When you start saving water, you’re not only helping the Earth, you’re saving money too.
But, can you think of 3, 4 or even 5 ways to save water?
阅读,看看你是否利用你可以拯救水的所有方式 - 和金钱!
5 Ways to Save Water
以下这五个步骤将为您提供更加环保的家,而无需努力。
他们中的大多数都很容易。
1. Check Your Bathroom Habits
洗手或刷牙时,你会保持水龙头吗?
如果是这样,你可以每分钟失去几加仑的水!
And did you know that showers are the第三大的水的Guzzers在家里?
如果您每天淋浴,请考虑每周跳一次。而且,也许你可以考虑缩短你在淋浴间的时间?
平均8分钟的淋浴可以在任何地方使用62到136升水. That’s a lot of wasted water going down the drain while you daydream.
2.将水放在厨房里
Maybe you’re staying eco-friendly in the kitchen by sticking to有机食品and keeping your water pure withEverpure水过滤器.
But what about your water usage?
如果您有洗碗机,请确保您只在它充满时运行它。小负荷将使用与满载量相同的水,因此它不高效。
如果您没有洗碗机,请考虑用肥皂水填充水槽。你可以用那个水来洗手,而不是让水擦洗。
您还可以重复使用面食液体。而不是将其倾倒在排水管上,将漏勺放在一个大锅中并保持它。一旦它很酷,你可以用它来浇水你的植物!
3. Notice Your Outdoor Water Usage
While you’re out there watering your perennials with that reserve pasta water, take a look at your lawn. Are you using a lot of water to keep it green?
降低您的水的一种方法是为了缩小你的草坪,或者完全摆脱它。选择一个xeriscaped landscapethat uses ground cover, succulents, and other plants that thrive in dry conditions.
You can also install a rain barrel to harvest rainwater for your plants.
4.保持积极活动
Research and choose efficient fixtures.
投资低流量厕所。选择水感测额定洗碗机或洗衣机。助给你的水龙头。
此外,请密切关注您的账单。如果它突然飙升而且你没有使用更多的水,你有很好的机会泄漏。
Fix those leaks! Whether you can do it yourself or you need to hire a plumber, fixing leaks will save you cash in the long run.
5.使用较少的电力
挽救水的5种方式,这一个只是董事会的一个好主意。
But in terms of saving water, power plants require thousands of gallons of water to cool them. So the较少的电力使用,冷却那些植物的水越少。
So those are five ways you can start conserving water for your eco-friendly home. And remember to keep coming back for new and updated tips on going green!