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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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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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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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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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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