SAVE WATER! FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND YOUR WALLET
Summers are drier than they used to be. Private households and companies alike are therefore increasingly being urged to save water. But how should we go about it? And how does saving water help combat additional costs from rising gas and electricity prices? We have the answers and practical (water) saving solutions
IF YOU USE LESS WATER AT HOME, YOU'LL ALSO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Reduce your general water use and you’ll also have to heat less water by means of electricity. This not only reduces water consumption, but also saves you money on energy and water bills.
Repair dripping faucets
Depending on how fast it's dripping, a defective faucet can waste up to 45 liters of water a day. On top of that, stopping that drip is good for your nerves.
Turn off the tap whenever possible
Turning off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving can save a lot of water in your hygiene routine.
Have a shower instead of a bath
This is an easy one – you'll use 50 liters instead of a whole 150 liters of domestic hot water, saving water and the energy that would have been needed to heat it.
Shave one minute off your showering time
There's another simple trick for saving a lot of water – simply spend less time in the shower. You can daydream later on the couch.
Turn off the faucet while lathering
Just like when shaving and brushing your teeth: only let the water run when you actually need it.
Use the smaller button when flushing the toilet
Dual-flush toilets with a smaller button for liquid waste are already common. So choose that button whenever you can.
Dispense with the prewash
Prewashing is simply no longer necessary with today's textiles and the mostly low level of soiling. So skip this step and save water and energy.
Avoid rinsing dishes under running water
It's better and more economical to put some water in the sink and clean the dirty dishes there.
Don't rinse slightly dirty dishes before putting them in the dishwasher
A splotch of salad dressing or a few crumbs? Don't worry, your dishwasher is up to the job.
Only run the dishwasher when it's full
Obviously, the smart approach with washing machines applies here too: a full dishwasher is more efficient in terms of water and energy.
Water plants at the roots, not the leaves
Water your plants where they need it, at the roots. There's simply no point in wetting their leaves.
Only water your garden in the early morning or evening
Water saving: this way, less water evaporates in the sunlight and so the garden needs less watering.