Creating a greener home doesn’t have to be an intimidating prospect. You can incorporate eco-friendly living practices inside your residence by making relatively simple and practical adjustments. We’ve taken time to break down tips for doing so, as recommended by WebMD.
Flush Wisely
Did you know that as much as one-third of the drinking water that flows into the average Western home is flushed down the toilet? To ensure efficient use of this vital resource avoid flushing items like condoms, tampons, and even flushable wipes. Dispose of these things in the trash and use your flushes for more essential functions. Besides, they bog down the sewage system.
Shorten Your Showers
Long, steamy showers can be an awesome way to unwind after a tough day. But did you know that reducing your time in the shower by just 2 minutes can decrease your water usage by 10 gallons? A small trade-off that can pay off pretty big.
If you opt for showers over baths you’ll be using half as much water as an average bath if you keep your shower to less than 5 minutes.
An easy way to keep track of your time in the shower is to sit an egg timer in your shower’s niche—or on its ledge or shelf—and count down the savings.
Wait for a Full Washer and Dishwasher
Did you know that each washing cycle of your washing machine uses over 25 gallons of water? So, instead of running your washer just to clean a few items here or there, consider waiting until you’ve accumulated a full load. The same goes for your dishwasher. Rather than running multiple small loads over time, wait until you’ve got a full load before you run it.
FYI: When you wash clothes using only warm or cold water, you can cut your per-load energy usage by half.
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