In the bathroom, you have the opportunity to save tens of thousands of gallons of water per year, as well as a lot of home energy related to heating that water. There also are some smart product choices related to reducing waste that are easy to undertake.
These are the things you can do with little to no investment- less than $15, if anything- and more likely will put cash in your pocket. When you're ready to make a bigger investment, you can also find appliance guides in the energy section.
Tackling all of these tips at once can seem overwhelming - that's why we separated them by room. Try doing one tip a week in each room- within a year, you'll be thoroughly "made over". Sign up for our tips by email, or follow us on twitter - when the reminders come to you step by step, it may make things even easier.
So, go ahead, pick one - go in order (we put them in order of highest impact), or start with the ones that seem accessible to you.
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Controlling the pace at which the water comes out of the faucets and showerheads is the fastest way to save some blue (and green).
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Toilets consume the largest fraction of indoor home water use (27%). Checking your toilet's health and birthdate could save a lot of water and money!
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Shortening your shower by two minutes per day can save thousands of gallons of water over the course of a year.
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Running the water while shaving or brushing your teeth wastes gallons per person per day . Turning off the tap is a really simple way to save 1000 gallons per year!
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It’s a waste of water to flush things that can just as easily be thrown in the trashcan.
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The process of turning wood pulp into something soft enough to be bathroom tissue requires not just trees, but also a tremendous amount of water and toxic chemicals.
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When cleaning sinks, mirrors, bathtubs, shower doors, and other bathroom fixtures, use a washable cloth or sponge instead of disposable wipes or paper towels.
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