Saving Water One Drop at a Time
Pumpkin spice lattes have arrived at Starbucks. Halloween is drawing near. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and hopefully this humid weather is on its way out. Having the air conditioning running most of the day has drained the bank account with high energy bills and you’re looking for a break. Everyone always talks about saving energy, but what about saving water?
By taking the time to save water, you’re saving yourself money as well. Let’s equip ourselves with the tools to make water conservation happen. I did some research to make your job easier. If you’d like to do further research using the keywords “water saving tips” will come in handy.
One of my favorite lists is from Water – Use It Wisely which seems to encompass all the tips in one. You’ll see there are both indoor and outdoor tips to conserve water and room for you to do some further searching.
For your convenience, here are a handful of tips that we found fairly easy to start your water conservation process.
#17 Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.
#29 When running a bath, plug the tub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.
#32 Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
#54 Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month.
# 75 Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time.
#83 Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.
#94 Wash your pets outdoors in an area of your lawn that needs water.
#102 If you accidentally drop ice cubes when filling your glass from the freezer, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.
Can you see yourself using any of the tips listed?
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