Water Savings Tips
This year’s spring set new record temperatures across the UK and June became the hottest month ever recorded in England. And now, we’re facing our third heatwave of the year. Out of all the water on Earth, only 1% is available for our use as a freshwater resource and so, it’s vital that we protect this precious resource.
We want to share these 10 simple water-saving tips that everyone can try at home!
For the hot weather, keep a jug of water in the fridge and an ice cube tray in the freezer. That way, you won’t need to run the tap waiting for it to get cold.
Take a shower instead of a bath. Showers use much less water, especially if you keep them short. Try to stick to under 5 minutes if you can.
Install a toilet cistern displacement device, like Hippo the water saver. It reduces the amount of water used per flush. Also, check for any leaky loos or taps, a slow drip can waste thousands of litres per year.
Reuse water where you can. Leftover water from cooking pasta or rinsing vegetables can be cooled and used to water your plants.
Use your dishwasher efficiently. Run it with a full load and skip the pre-rinse, let your dishwasher do the hard work.
Steam your vegetables instead of boiling. It uses less water and helps retain more nutrients in your food.
Water your garden wisely. Do it early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation loss. Collect rainwater in a water butt and use a watering can instead of using a hose or sprinkler.
Fit low flow aerators on your taps and showers. These adaptors aerate your water, giving you the same pressure using much less water.
Use the bottom watering method for your indoor plants. By placing a tray of water under the plant, they only take what they need, reducing water usage and creating healthier plants!
Run your washing machine with a full load of laundry and on eco mode. This can save at least 10 litres each time.
By being a bit more mindful of how we use water day to day, we can all help make a difference.