“Cut Carbon with Shorter Showers”
This mobile app times showers by detecting sound of running water. It helps users practice 5-minute shower. Users can also raise their own WaterBaby.
Six special features which users can use, play and learn from.
- Time showers using sandglass, stop-watch and running water; users can choose their favourite timer
- Raise unique WaterBaby with Water Coins earned
- Take selfie with WaterBaby
- Record shower time; with only a touch, users can convert their shower time to the amount of carbon reduction
- Compete with other users for “carbon reduction expert”
- Follow the latest global and local water news
This mobile app is brought to you by “5-minute Shower Challenge”, organized by Green Power.
Hong Kong’s daily water use generates some 1,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Households are major users of water, and showers and baths account for the most water usage in a household. Take 5-minute showers and help reduce 11kg of carbon dioxide every year towards an annual cut of 78,000 tonnes for Hong Kong!