Living Aveda - Our Story - Protect Clean Water 2018

LACK OF CLEAN WATER IS A THREAT TO SURVIVAL FOR 700 MILLION PEOPLE EVERY DAY

THANKS TO YOU

IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY, AVEDA HAS SET ASIDE A WHOLE MONTH TO LOVE, CELEBRATE AND RAISE FUNDS TO PROTECT THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLE.

Since 1999, thanks to the passion of the Aveda network and our guests, we've raised more than $60 million to help support organizations that directly affect environmental change, more than $54 million has supported projects that protect clean water at home and around the world since 2007.

Please join us in April and help us protect clean water at home and around the world. Learn more

100% FOR CLEAN WATER

As part of Earth Month in April, Aveda donates 100% of the purchase price, (base on its suggested retail price of $14), of our signature limited-edition light the way candles™ to Global Greengrants Fund for water-related projects in 88 countries. Since 2007 we've helped provide clean water to over 1 million people!

Thanks to Light the Way™ candle proceeds,
Over 1,000,000 people have gained access to clean water through 2,000 community projects in 88 countries!

Learn how our light the way™ candle is changing lives in Uganda and around the world, view our map or visit greengrants.org

APPOINTMENTS FOR
CLEAN WATER℠

Every year during April, thousands of Aveda Artists donate their time and talent toward clean water—because they're amazing! Call your salon for times and book yours today.

FIND A SALON

VOLUNTEER FOR CLEAN WATER

The Aveda network supports many types of clean water projects at home and around the world. Explore the impact Earth Month is making globally and connect with your local partner to make a difference where you live.

FIND WATER PROJECTS

TIPS FOR CLEAN WATER

SAVE TIME. SAVE WATER.
Cut just 3 minutes from your usual shower time, and you can save 6 gallons (22.7 litres) of water. If you shower daily, you could save 2,190 gallons (8.290 litres) of water a year!

PREVENT POLLUTION.
Buy organic produce—because runoff from traditional farms can pollute water. Also recycle electronics, appliances, fluorescent light bulbs, silver batteries and paint—to help keep pollutants out to the water supply.

PICK GREAT PLANTS.
Choose native plants instead of traditional grass lawn because they don't require herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers that can pollute water.

MAKE MEALS MEATLESS.
Skip meat one day a week and save hundreds of gallons/litres of water! It takes 1,840 gallons (6,965 litres) of water to produce just 1 lb/.45 kg of meat.

COMPOST TO CONSERVE.
Compost fruit and vegetable peelings and waste instead of using the garbage disposal. You'll save gallons/litres of water each time!

BRUSH BETTER.
If you turn off the faucet while brushing you can save about 28 gallons in a week.

FILL UP TO CUT DOWN.
Make sure your washing machine and dishwasher are filled to capacity before running them—to cut energy and water use. You can save even more by air-drying your clothes on a clothesline.

PLANT ICE.
Place ice cubes under the moss or dirt of your potted plants and hanging baskets to give your plants a cool drink that won't overflow or waste water. Use leftover ice from your drinks instead of wasting it.

SKIP THE BOTTLED WATER.
It takes three times as much water to make the bottle as it does to fill it! Carry a refillable water bottle instead.

SAVE ELECTRICITY—AND WATER.
It takes about 2 gallons (7.6 litres) of fresh water to generate each kilowatt-hour of traditional electricity. So turn it off if you're not using it.