Water is something that many people take for granted. If we continue to do this, there will be a shortage of clean water that will be available. I have provided a few hints of ways that you can conserve the amount of water that you are using in your everyday life.
- Water Consumption- Use the lower pressure setting on all of your faucets. If you are not using the water, turn it off. Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator so that you have cold water without running the faucet.
- Low Flow Toilets- Will save you water by using a low flow or dual flush toilet.
- Showers- Replace your shower heads for ones that are low flow or us the mist feature. Showers are better than baths and time your showers and keep them as short as possible.
- Full Loads- Always do full loads of laundry or dishes. Use the lowest temperature and single rinse.
- Fix Leaks Quickly- If you have a leak, fix it promptly. This will save you from wasting water that would otherwise leak.
- Native Plants- When landscaping, stick to plants that naturally grow in your area. This will conserve the amount of water you use when watering.
- Best Time to Water- Water any plants at night to minimize evaporation
I love these things. When I first took over my allotment, the previous owner had installed a water butt to collect rainwater landing on the shed. When I wish to water my vegetables I just fill my watering can using the collected rain water.
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Would you take a dollar note and flush it down the drain? Well if your toilet has a leak that could be exactly what you are doing. Here is a simple test of how to check to see if your cistern is leaking.
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I’m not one for posting lists of tips, like “top ten ways to..” When you run a blog based on providing an eco tip every day, i’m afraid you have to try and spread the tips out as much as possible! However, in deviating from the norm, today we have the “Top TWO ways to save water whilst brushing your teeth!” 
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Ask yourself – Do you really need it? I did, and the resounding answer was “only in the winter”.
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Keeping with the water theme from yesterday, do you have a water machine in your workplace?
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In your toliet! No – Not down it! In the cistern!
The average cistern holds around 8 litres of water. Approximately 6 litres is emptied EVERYTIME you pull the chain. Try carrying 6 litres of water round the block. Its a lot of water.
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If you were lucky enough to receive lots of Christmas Cards, then think about how you recycle them. Many supermarkets have started offering Christmas Card recycling schemes, which is a really easy way to recycle your cards. However, you can also cut up your Christmas cards to make your own gift tags!
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Research is showing that Nalgenes and other similar bottles contain Bisphenol A (BPA), an oestrogen-like chemical. Too much oestrogen in the water supply is a bad thing.
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Did you know that modern energy efficient dishwashers use less water compared to washing your dishes in the sink? So you might think it’s the lazy option, but in fact you can save money on your water bills. Sure, a dishwasher uses electricity, but far less than what they used to.
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With the environment and being eco-friendly becoming a growing concern, there are a few organisations that have been set up to help people save money and be more eco-aware. One of these organisations in the UK is called the Energy Saving Trust. The Energy Saving Trust gives impartial energy saving advice for your home, businesses and communities.
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If you can’t afford a new toilet, and your old one is not up to scratch, here’s a simple trick for you. This technique can easily save you a litre or two of water per flush, as well as recycling a plastic bottle.
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When you give yourself a glass of water, do you run the tap until the water turns cold? If so, you could be wasting up to 2 litres of water in the time it takes for the water to be cold enough.
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Showers are already known to be significant water savers compared to having a hot bath. Bath’s use a lot of water, and although it nice to treat yourself to a nice soak every once in a while, it costs a lot in energy and water to fill a bath.
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Bottled water is several thousand times more expensive than bottled water (roughly 10000 times). Plastic bottles are harmful for the environment due to their inability to break down in a sensible time frame, not to mention the huge energy costs in production and shipping of water bottles. So why use bottled water? In most western countries, tap water quality is exceptionally high and there’s no real reason to use bottled water!
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Changing our water habits really works. Unlike some unmeasurable efforts we can make, some of us see a monthly water usage report (if we have water meters), where we can measure our exact usage.
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Upgrading your older toilet can save gallons on each flush. Older toilets use up to 3-5 gallons, while new ones can take less than a 1/2 gallon while remaining “effective”. Almost all new toilets on the market are high efficiency anyway. So go nuts, pick your favourite and flush away.
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