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Time To Turn The Faucet Off

Green Lifestyles Magazine recently published a quick blurb on ways to save water. Granted, I’m not sure I agree with all of the tips so I would like to provide fair warning…

• Shower instead of taking a bath. And limit your shower times.
• Shower together. This can be a fun way to save water. But then again, it can be a fun way to waste water, too.
• Don’t wait for the water to get warm to shower. Just jump in. Be tough! The cold water will certainly wake you up. Try switching back and forth between hot and cold. It is actually good for you. Check out Hot and Cold Hydrotherapy.

• Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets. This might mean replacing a washer in a faucet or a simple adjustment in a toilet.
• Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. If it’s number one, save flushing for number two. Some people think this is just too gross. Those people aren’t going to like our next tip:
• Pee in the shower. There, we said it. And we bet there are plenty of guys who won’t admit it, but do it every morning. If you’re one of those guys, urinate with a clean eco conscience.
• Replace your shower head with an ultra-low flow unit. Check out the WaterPik’s EcoFlow Shower Head review by Jeffrey Davis. You can also get one of those shower heads that allow you to shut off the water at the unit so you don’t need to adjust the water temperature.
• Don’t let water run unnecessarily. If you tend to leave the water running while you’re brushing your teeth, washing your face, or shaving, you could benefit from the Instant Off Water Saver.
• Install instant water heaters wherever you can. If you leave the water running to get it hot, instant water heaters will save you a lot of time and money. Considering the fact that the water heater is a significant portion of most people’s electric and/or gas bill, installing multiple units could prove to be a sound investment.
• Do not use a garbage disposal. Grow some food and compost instead.

- Jayme Mattson

http://jaymemattson.com