Top Ten Ways to Be Green
Tip #2: Use Less Water
Did you know that in the average home, the water heater is second only to the heating system in energy usage? Here's how to use less.Go ahead and turn the water heater down to 120°. Wash full loads of laundry in cool water. If you've just got to use hot, rinse in cold. In the bathroom, skip the water-wasting steam bath and opt for the quick shower. Install low flow showerheads and faucet aerators, and turn the water off when you're shaving or brushing.
Have to let it run to heat up? Catch it and water the plants later. In the kitchen, remember that you don't need to scald every plate and pot to get them clean, and don't forget to turn the water off when you're scrubbing!
Thinking about the long haul? Try setting up a solar powered water heating system.
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