We’re all looking for ways to reduce our household bills, and saving water is good for the environment, too. Fortunately, reducing the amount of water we use within our homes and offices is relatively easy, but the results can make a big difference to our monthly bills. Let’s have a look at some of the easiest ways to save water and have a meaningful impact on the environment.
Relax and let the dishwasher clean up
It may seem counterintuitive to some, but a dishwasher actually uses less water than washing up by hand – even if you use a washing-up bowl! It makes sense, then, to fill the dishwasher as full as you can, as it will still use the same small amount of water no matter how much is in there.
Don’t flush your money away
Approximately 30% of the water we use as a household is needed to flush the toilet, with about 13 litres being flushed away each time. However, a low-flush toilet can use as little as 4-6 litres per flush, so this could save a considerable amount of water.
Consider how you heat your water, too
Of course, air source heat pumps such as those provided by GSM Limited are an efficient, low-cost, environmentally friendly way of providing hot water to your home. According to consumer advice service Which? they are highly efficient.
Food’s impact on the environment
Lastly, it’s important to remember the impact that waste food has on both the environment and our household finances. Huge amounts of water are used worldwide to produce the food that we eat, so it stands to reason that wasting less food will contribute towards reducing water usage across the globe.
Consider what else could be made before you throw that food in the bin. Potato peelings make delicious air fryer crisps, and old veg stalks can be combined to make a tasty soup. And it’s kinder to your pocket, too – we throw away an enormous £540 a year per household on waste food!