Water conservation is important to preserve our environmental habitats. And keeping our drinking water clean means taking a second look at our laws governing the disposal of waste and the way we live our own lives.

You can join Democrats across America as we ensure water is clean and unwasted. If you would like to help plan or attend an event, please contact your local state party or use our online events tool.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The average American uses around 80 to 100 gallons of water each day.

• In homes where a solar model replaces the electric water heater, solar power can cut water bills by more than 50 percent annually (PDF).

• Just 1 percent of the world's water supply is usable.

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• Take a tour of your home to find water saving opportunities.

Waste seriously impacts our environment, and recycling is an easy answer to the issue. Reducing trash and reusing what we can means all of us can live in a cleaner, healthier America.

You can join Democrats across America as we recycle in every state. If you would like to help plan or attend an event, please contact your local state party or use our online events tool.

DID YOU KNOW?

• For every ton of recycled paper, you save up to 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy and 7,000 gallons of water.

• Americans throw away 25 trillion styrofoam cups every year.

• Every year, the average American throws away around 1,200 pounds of organic garbage that could be composted.

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• Recycle your electronic waste.

The beauty of plant and animal life must be persevered, yet pollution has run rampant over our land, air, and sea. There's the added threat of drilling in some of our most unique pieces of land, home to special creatures that would have no place else to go.

You can join Democrats across America as we join together to clean up our natural environment. If you would like to help plan or attend an event, please contact your local state party or use our online events tool.

DID YOU KNOW?

• One tree can filter 60 pounds of pollutants annually.

• More than 900 million trees are cut down every year for American paper and pulp mills.

• Studies show that there are health risks for children and pets among families that use lawn and garden pesticides.

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• Adopt a species and ensure its survival.

The threat we face due to global warming can no longer be ignored, with the earth's temperature rising each year. The spread of disease, hurricane intensity, and wildfires are all affected by the reality of global warming.

You can join Democrats across America as we join together to reverse the effects of global warming. If you would like to help plan or attend an event, please contact your local state party or use our online events tool.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Polar bears and indigenous cultures are already suffering from the rapid decline of arctic ice.

• Category 4 and 5 hurricanes have nearly doubled in the last 30 years.

• Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees around the world since 1880, much in recent decades.

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• Reduce your carbon footprint to zero.

Energy independence puts America in the driver's seat to pursue affordable and efficient energy solutions that will benefit all Americans, improve America's security, reduce the burden on American families from high gas prices, and help clean our environment.

You can join Democrats across America as we join together to reduce our energy consumption. If you would like to help plan or attend an event, please contact your local state party or use our online events tool.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Plugged-in cell phone chargers draw power and waste electricity even when not in use, along with many idle electronics like televisions, DVD players, and CD players.

• Shutting down the computer on nights and weekends could save up to $80 a year.

• Cold engines, meaning one that has been sitting over an hour, pollute up to five times more than warm engines.

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• Find information about buying a better light bulb.