During our last Savour Planet episode on April 29, we talked about using our local resources efficiently to help save our planet! In the episode, we discussed the resources related to food production and consumption such as electricity, water, gas, and produce. We also highlighted the finiteness of natural resources and provided tips on how to conserve resources as consumers. We also discussed the concept of food miles, local sourcing, and growing our own food, and conducted a tutorial on Do-It-Yourself hydroponics at home. 

Everything that humans need to survive everyday all come from Earth’s natural resources. Nature provides us with food, water, air, and shelter that are vital for our well-being. Nature also provides us with everything we need to grow our food. For example, we need clean water and healthy soil to grow a variety of nutritious food. Water and soil are finite resources. They cannot be easily replaced once consumed and are not recoverable within a human lifespan. If we want to continue to grow enough safe and nutritious food for everyone, it’s up to us to conserve our natural resources.

Do we want future generations to have access to the quality of life and natural resources that we enjoy today? Then we have to be efficient in using resources including water, fuel and electricity! Resource efficiency also means minimizing the impact of human activities on the environment - it includes the idea of ‘doing more with less.’ 

Savour Planet Episode 3: Loving Local was hosted by WWF-Philippines Ambassador Pia Wurtzbach and featured Sustainable Diner Project’s Sustainable Consumer Specialist Lorayne Roque and Sustainable Food Systems Project Manager Monci Hinay. Here are some tips on how we can use our resources for a better, more sustainable future!

Saving electricity and water saves our planet

Here are some quick tips to save water:

1. Fix leaks
2. Reuse water
3. Harvest rainwater
4. Manage general use, and
5. Use water-efficient fixtures.