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Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes
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60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.
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One way to cut back on consumption is to install a low-flow shower head. This can save 20,000
gallons of water per year.
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Another way to cut back on consumption is to install a low-flow toilet. This uses about 1/3 of
the water than a regular toilet.
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Installing an aerator on the sink faucet cuts down on water usage by adding air bubbles to
the flow.
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There are 7 ways to save water in your
home without spending money.
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Number 1: Turn the water off when you brush your teeth.
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Number 2: Turn the faucet off when you shave.
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Number 3: Put a milk jug full of pebbles in the toilet to reduce the amount of water
used per flush.
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Number 4
Fix leaking faucets.
Number 5
Don’t Use the toilet as a garbage can.
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Number 6: Reduce your shower time by two minutes.
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Collect the bathwater that you normally run while waiting for it to warm up, then
use to irrigate the plants in your yard.
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30% of the water we consume is used outdoors.
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Getting your car washed at a carwash uses only 35 gallons, but washing it at home uses 10
gallons every minute.
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You can also save water while washing your car by using “water-less” bottle spray.