Did you know that today, November 19th, is World Toilet Day?!? I know what you’re thinking — seriously, what’s next, National Bathtub Week?!?
Okay, here’s the thing, but what most folks don’t realize (and I’m including myself, here) is that over 1.5 billion people in the world are STILL living without access to sanitary water or a proper toilet.
The statistics of children dying due to things we tend to take for granted, like clean water and proper sanitation, are staggering.
Today, I am once again very proud to partner with the good folks at American Standard to help share information about the Flush For Good campaign and, in doing so, help 40 communities in need.
Oh, and we get to share a $200.00 gift card to Lowe’s or Home Depot, because we roll like that.
But first, I wanted to share a little information I learned from our friends at American Standard with you — because I know that sometimes my seeing the actual numbers really does help to put things into perspective — so, about those mind-blowing statistics I spoke of:
Every day, 2,000 children die due to dirty water and poor sanitation: 3 children die every minute, due to dirty water and poor sanitation.Diarrhea causes 1.5 million deaths every year in developing countries: sanitation improvements, including sanitary toilet pans, can help cut this number by nearly a third.
43% of people living in rural areas don’t have access to adequate sanitation: each sanitary toilet pan donated goes directly to the most in need of improved sanitation conditions.
Almost 85% of human waste goes directly into rivers and waterways: donated pans will keep waste away from water sources and prevent dangerous contamination.
How consumers (like you and me) here in the U.S. are helping: with every purchase of an American Standard Champion toilet, they will donate a sanitary toilet pan to BRAC USA and WaterAid who will then distribute the pans to communities in need that lack access to safe sanitation.
Want to help?!? EXCELLENT!!! Guess what?!? You just did (yes, YOU!!!) here’s how you already helped make a difference: just by your reading this blog post, our friends at American Standard have donated 40 sanitary toilet pans, to help 40 communities, in our honor!!!
Because nice matters, poverty sucks and helping others less fortunate just feels right. Right?!?
So, as a special “thank you” the good folks at American Standard have offered to send one (1) of our online friends a $200.00 gift card to your choice of Home Depot or Lowe’s!
Because, we roll like that.
GET IT HERE: To enter, leave a comment here on this post (like, your favorite tip for saving water at home) by 10:00 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, November 26th and you’re automatically entered to win. One (1) entry will be picked (via random.org) and announced via email. Once confirmed, winner(s) will be posted at the top of this blog post.
‘CAWSE WE LOVE US SOME EXTRA CHANCES TO SHARE (but, certainly NOT REQUIRED to enter!):
- Follow our updates via our Facebook Fan Page or Twitter and leave a separate comment.
- Share information about this awesome campaign via Twitter, feel free to copy and paste this Tweet right here: I pledged to #FlushforGood and entered to win a $200 Home Depot Giftcard from @thisfullhouse.
NOTE: OPEN TO U.S. RESIDENTS, ONLY. YOU MUST BE 18 or OLDER TO ENTER. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to visit This Full House of mismatched socks and crunchy floors! Feel free to stop by again (when you have time, of course!) we’ll leave the porch light on for you…just in case.
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Disclosure: While American Standard has provided promotional support in the form of prizes, American Standard is not sponsoring or administering the giveaway on this blog. We also received a gift card for our participation.
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61 responses to “World Toilet Day: show your support, pledge to save water and a $200.00 gift card giveaway.”
To save water, I make sure I turn the water off while I brush my teeth.
I follow you on Twitter.
Capture rain water in a bucket and use it instead of tap water on your indoor plants.
I take shorter showers to help.
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follow on Facebook
–https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/402855126311780352
Followed you on Facebook and Twitter
We have a water saving toilet.
I follow on Facebook.
I tweeted https://twitter.com/ravengoth/status/402876799698214912
I shave my legs before showering to save water.
I follow on Facebook~Dana Rodriguez
I follow on Twitter @tatzgrrly
I tweeted~thanks for the chance!
https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/402895124201357312
We save water by turning off the tap while brushing teeth and soaping up. Thanks for doing this!
I turn off the water when I take showers
elena150980 at yahoo dot com
I turn off the water when I brush my teeth
I like you on Facebook as Elena I.
We collect rainwater and use it on our plants! I love that rain is free!
I always make sure the dishwasher and washing machine are full before I run them.
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/403018331449327616
I turn the water off while I brush my teeth, and also while I’m scrubbing dishes in the sink before they need to be rinsed. That’s how I save water at home!
Shared on Twitter
https://twitter.com/jwatson50/status/403150175058657280
Facebook follower – Denise LeBegue
Wowie – those numbers are staggering! Thank you for the showcasing this cause.
My water-saving tip? The ol’ brick-in-the-toilet-tank, of course.
I have an HE washer.
multiple kids in one bath!
I follow on twitter (@channynn)
I adjust sprinklers so only my lawn is watered and not the house or street.
We turn off the water while brushing our teeth and scrubbing dishes, and we don’t run the dishwasher unless it is full.
tweet! https://twitter.com/idahojill/status/403663298152783872
I follow you on FB as Idaho Jill and on twitter as idahojill
I turn the water off while brushing my teeth and I also keep a pitcher of water in the fridge to keep it cold without having to run it from the tap until its cold.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/CR2786/status/403721671246241792
Periodically check your pool for leaks if you have an automatic refilling device.
I shut off the water when brushing my teeth and on occasion, my hubby and I will shower together to conserve water!
I follow on Twitter as @royaldixie
I like you on FB as Maggie Smith
https://twitter.com/royaldixie/status/404320077811441666
I pledged to only water my lawn when absolutely necessary to save water.
Earlier this year I became aware of issues related to lack of access to fresh water, including the sanitation issues you mentioned. We have a dual flush toilet that uses uses a little water when flushing pee and a higher volume flush for, uh, those bigger jobs.
We let yellow mellow, and brown flush it down at home. Not just for summer cottages any more. Our full time practice
WE take shorter showers
thanks
like on fb Julie A Scott Laws
I only run our dishwasher when it is full & on the water saving option.
Following on your FB page.
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/404713289315139584
tweeted, thank you 🙂
Turning the water off when I brush my teeth.
Facebook fan.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/dholder3/status/404821827605635074
My tip for saving water….showers instead of baths. Even though the latter can be so relaxing at times.
I save water by only running the washing machine or dishwasher when it is full.
Follow you on twitter
@ohiocatfish
https://twitter.com/OhioCatfish/status/404967471347556352
I like you on facebook as Amanda Sakovitz
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/404971173651312641
To save water at home I take short showers.
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/405143592433242112
For my water saving tip: put time limits on the kiddos showers so they don’t stay in there all night.
You know I follow you on FB.
And twitter too. I love professional dorks 🙂