Media Release
For Information
28 December 2009
Kate Engler
For Immediate Release
0412 526 851
COPENHAGEN “TALK-FEST” MAY NOT HAVE AN IMPACT –
BUT YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION CAN!
What New Year’s Resolution will you stick to this year? What resolution can make a
difference to the global warming crisis we are facing?
SAVING WATER is one simple resolution that every Australian can embrace. A
massive 130 litres of water can be saved EVERY TIME we wash our cars.
Figures from the Car Wash Association reveal that:
Washing your car by hose uses an obscene 200+ litres of water
Using a bucket reduces this to 99 litres
Visiting your local car wash slashes this to only the 60-70 litres of potable
(town) water
Industry leaders and winners of the Moreton Bay ‘Business of the Year’ Award, Phil
and Katrina Kelly of Rothwell Car Wash want every Australian to make 2010 a
‘water-wise’ year.
“Commercial car washes are required by law to only use 60 -70 litres in their
carwash bays – which on it’s own is a significant drop on domestic use. When you
add into the equation that most car washes now recycle their water, the ‘real’ use
is far less.” Explains Katrina.
The Kelly’s recycle their water to Class A recycled quality –
the same standard
applied by some local councils.
“We want all Australians to do their bit for our environment and make water saving
a priority for 2010. If everyone stops washing their cars and dogs at home, we will
save a massive amount of our most precious resource.” She says.
For information or to interview the Kelly’s on how Australians can save water
contact Kate Engler 0412 526 851
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