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Set a kitchen timer when using a hose

Set a kitchen timer when using the hose as a reminder to turn it off. A running hose can discharge up to 40 litres per minute.

Washing dark clothes in cold water

saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color.

Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or

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.

Soak pots and pans instead of

Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.

Dishwashers typically use less water than...

Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand.

Turn off the water while washing your hair

you’ll save up to 500 litres per month.

Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to

Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start a nutritious soup, it’s one more way to get eight glasses of water a day.

Wash your fruits and vegetables in a

Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.

There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.

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At home or while staying in a hotel,

reuse your towels.

Monitor your water bill for ...

Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.

Run your washer and dishwasher only

only when they are full.

When washing your hands, turn

When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.

Cook food in as little water as possible.

This also helps it retain more nutrients.

If you accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink.

Drop them in a house plant instead.

When doing laundry, match the water

When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.

Shorten your shower by a minute or two and

you’ll save up to 500 litres per month.

When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run.

Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.

Collect water from your roof by installing gutters and downspouts.

Reuse the water collected again for plants and trees.

Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don’t have to

Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don’t have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.