We are contributing to SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
6th October 2022
Goal: Ensure Availability and Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation for all
More than 40% of the worlds population suffer from water scarcity and this percentage is forecast to increase with the surge of global temperatures as a result of climate change. One in three people live without sanitation, attributing to unnecessary disease and death. Although substantial progress has been made with access to clean drinking water, lack of sanitation inhibits these advances. However, suffering and loss of life can be prevented by a means of education in hygiene practices and if affordable equipment becomes more accessible.
60% of the population lack access to safely managed sanitation facilities, leaving approximately 3 billion people without basic handwashing facilities at home.
Various steps need to be taken to establish reliable universal access to safe and affordable drinking water by 2030. These include investments in infrastructure and sanitation facilities, restoration, and conservation of water-related ecosystems; and education surrounding hygiene.
SDG 6.3 – Improve Water Quality, Wastewater Treatment and Safe Reuse
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimising release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.
Loadhog contributes to this SDG because 95% of all our water is treated responsibly.
SDG 6.6 – Protect and restore water related ecosystems
By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes.
Loadhog protect one acre of the Peruvian Rainforest which stores 260 tons CO2e.
How we can be engaged:
- Run a campaign on hygiene. Raise awareness about the hygiene issues in our community through social media.
- Organise a clean up project for rivers and oceans. For example, on the 16th September 8 Loadhog Employees spent the day cleaning the River Don as part of their community day.
- Don’t overuse water. Make sure to close a tap when washing dishes, take short showers – bathtubs require gallons more water than a 5–10-minute shower. Consider getting a water meter to be aware of your water usage.
- Stay informed. Follow local news and stay in touch with the Global Goals online or on social media.
