Save and recycle water

Reduce, re-use and recycle water at home. Water is a valuable commodity for the planet and if you have a water meter fitted you can save money too. It is easy to save in the home by making a few simple changes to your routine, just follow the tips below:

Washing machines and dishwashers - Make it a full load when you use your washing machine or dishwasher. Miss just one wash a week and you’ll save over 5,000 litres a year.

Washing vegetables - Wash vegetables in a bowl, not under a running tap. Soaking vegetables makes them easier to peel and a running tap wastes 10 litres a minute.

Chilling Water in the Fridge - Place a jug of water in the fridge for a ready supply of chilled water, rather than running the tap until it runs cold. But remember not to leave it longer than 24 hours.

Boiling the kettle - Filling the kettle to the brim wastes power as well as water - only boil as much water as you need for a cup of tea or coffee but make sure the element is covered. Have a look at the 'Eco Kettle.' (You can purchase this through our online shop).

Bath or shower - A bath uses around 80 litres of water whereas showers use an average of only 30 litres. Save time, water and energy by taking a shower.

Cleaning your teeth - Most people clean their teeth at least twice a day. But if you leave the tap running while you do so, you can waste a lot of water. Instead, turn the tap off while you brush your teeth and rinse at the end with a mug of water a family of four can save a bath full of water every day by following this example.

Washing the Car - Use a bucket and sponge to wash the car, not a water-wasting hose.

Flushing the loo - Flushing the toilet accounts for about a third of all the water we use in our homes. Install an easy to fit Save-a-flush bag and you’ll save 1 litre of water each time.

Here are some books on saving water and some water saving products.

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