Measuring Our Impact: The Water Footprint Project

How much water do you really use in a day? Our Grade 6–7 students recently discovered that the answer might surprise you!

As part of their environmental science lessons, students have been learning about water usage—not just the water that flows from our taps, but the hidden water used to make everyday products, from food to clothing. To bring their learning to life, they designed and conducted a school-wide survey to find out how much water students and staff at Iyari School use in their daily lives.

Once the data was in, the class analyzed the results and presented some eye-opening facts about our collective “water footprint.” For example, did you know it takes about 2,700 liters of water to make a single cotton t-shirt? Or that producing just one hamburger can use up to 2,400 liters?

Through this project, our young researchers sparked meaningful conversations across the campus about conservation and mindfulness. Their findings remind us that water is one of our most precious resources—and that even small changes in our habits can make a big difference.

We’re so proud of our students for taking initiative, leading by example, and inspiring our entire community to use water more wisely.