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Learn how to save water and money by upgrading fixtures, changing habits, and using natural methods. Find out why water conservation is essential for the environment and your community.
- Save water, save our planet. Our water comes from rivers, lakes and sources like the Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire (pictured). Climate breakdown is one of the biggest drivers of water shortages and is expected to heap even more pressure on our depleting supplies.
- 4. Reduce food waste. It takes a lot of water to produce our cereal, fruit and other food. More than half of the 7 million tonnes of food and drink UK households bin every year could be eaten.
- 5. Time your gardening. Water outdoor plants in the early morning or at the end of the day to stop water immediately evaporating in sunlight and heat. Water the soil so that the liquid goes straight to the roots, where it’s needed.
- 9. Quality and seasonal eating. Rearing animals for meat and dairy and harvesting crops like avocado at a large and unsustainable scale is incredibly water-intensive.
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- Turn the faucet off while you brush or shave. Save roughly 200 gallons (760 L) of water a month by shutting off your faucet. There’s no need to keep the water running while brushing your teeth or trimming your beard.
- Take shorter showers. Get into the habit of taking showers that last 5 minutes or less. Everyone loves a long, hot shower, but your showerhead uses roughly 2 gallons (7.6 L) of water a minute.
- Flush the toilet only when necessary. Flush only when you’ve finished using the bathroom. Don’t dump tissues or cigarette butts in your toilet to use it like a convenient waste basket.
- Displace some of the water in your toilet. Fill a water bottle or airtight bag with pebbles and put it in your toilet’s tank. This will displace some of the water and minimize the amount of H2O needed to fill the tank.
May 8, 2020 · Saving water is not just about saving the water you can see, or the water that affects your water bill. Here are a few out-of-the-box ways to save a ton of water. Article continues below advertisement
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Aug 24, 2022 · Learn how to save water and money by replacing old appliances and fixtures, and changing your lifestyle habits. Find tips and ratings for toilets, showers, faucets, dishwashers, washing machines, and more.
Apr 19, 2024 · Learn how to reduce your water usage at home with simple tips and tricks from environmental specialists. From fixing leaks and choosing native plants to recycling water and eating less meat, find out how to conserve water and lower your bill.
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You can reduce water usage by 40% to 50% by installing low-flush toilets. Wash only full loads in your washing machine. Use the shortest cycle possible for washing clothes, and use the "suds-saver" feature if your machine has one.
