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Deco News Letter - Be aware to turn off the water frequently when using the shower.

In order to achieve both carbon neutrality and sustainable development of the local economy, a new "Ichihara City Global Warming Action Plan" was launched in April 2024, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the city by 42.2% （ compared to FY2013 ） by FY2030. by FY2030 compared to FY 2013.
We also aim to become a "Zero Carbon City" by 2050, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero ！

The things we do in our daily lives can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
For example, when taking a bath, be conscious of turning off the water frequently when using the shower.
Using the shower for one minute produces 12 gallons of hot water per minute. If a family of four showers for four minutes each, the amount of hot water used is almost equal to the volume of a full bathtub.
If you stop showering frequently, you will save about 4 m3 of water per year, which is about 1,140 yen, and about 13 m3 of gas per year, which is about 2,070 yen, for a total savings of about 3,210 yen. ？

-What is "Deco-Katsu" -
It is a movement to achieve carbon neutrality, which includes decarbonization, which reduces CO2 emissions, and Eco, which is good for the environment Deco is a new word that combines "Deco" and activity ・ life. Ichihara City has also declared its support for deco activities ！
https://ondankataisaku.env.go.jp/decokatsu/

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