There are 8 billion people on our planet
2 billion of those people do not have safe access to clean water
(Water & Sanitation, United Nations Sustainable Development)Meet Charity, one of the 2 Billion people who does not have safe access to water, as she shares how she carries water in her hometown.
In Hong Kong, we have access to clean water.
In fact, did you know that the water in Hong Kong is some of the purest in the world?
of water is how much one person uses per day in Hong Kong
(Annual Report 2022/23, HKSAR WSD)
is how much water the 7.5 million people in Hong Kong use per day, more than we need!
(Year-end Population for 2023, HKSAR C&SD)Our target water usage per person per day for Hong Kong is:
119 Litres or lower
Water plants with the same water used for washing fruits and vegetables
Turn off the tap when brushing teeth, soaping hands or shaving.
Fix dripping taps promptly.
Defrost food through sustainable methods
Take shorter showers instead of baths.
Only run washing machines or dishwashers with a full load.
Hydro Detective - Uncovering Water Waste is a digital, narrative-driven, role playing game that combines elements of exploration, puzzle-solving, and storytelling, challenging players to unravel the secrets of the apartment building and solve the mystery of the high water bill before time runs out. The game is a single player experience for about 10-15 minutes for players age 6 and above.
Best experienced on Windows or Mac
Keeping up with Friends of Water Save Dave is a family-oriented board game dedicated to players age 6 and above, where fun meets the learning of water conservation. In this game, players will play as a member of a family, each with their own quirks and agendas, as they navigate life events and strive to keep the household afloat together as a group. The game caters to a group of 3-5 players. The play time is usually around 30 minutes.
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How do you help people want to save water? In this fun, engaging, family program, developed alongside Hong Kong’s Water Supplies Department, families can learn, first hand, about the conditions of water shortage around the world, and what they can do, today, to help make HK a sustainable city for decades to come!
Download our free resource kit, including scripts, printable assets and more!
