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Inspired by the article on Tourists' use (or MISuse) of water, I've decided to list ways that I've found to conserve water while traveling. Certainly there is a huge benefit to traveling, but the old axiom "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints" is misleading. Tourism in general impacts (for better or worse) the areas in which it exists. I have to believe that you can minimize the eco-print you leave behind while traveling and still enjoy the same level of hygiene that you do back home. (And, maybe it would be a good idea to take these skill Please feel free to contribute or send me your ideas! 1) WHEN SHOWERING... just shut off the faucet while shampooing, conditioning, shaving. This very small step (and one that is already done my many people across the globe), even doing it once in a while, may make a big difference. 2) WHEN WASHING... clothes, learn from the people in your hostel or guesthouse how to do it. It's certain that peo

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