{"id":6319,"date":"2019-06-16T20:30:33","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T03:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=6319"},"modified":"2019-06-18T21:24:41","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T04:24:41","slug":"top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Easy and Cost-Effective Ways to Save Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#1_Turn_your_faucets_off\" title=\"1. Turn your faucets off\">1. Turn your faucets off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#2_Repurpose_water\" title=\"2. Repurpose water\">2. Repurpose water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#3_Double-dip\" title=\"3. Double-dip\">3. Double-dip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#4_Get_a_smaller_efficient_dishwasher\" title=\"4. Get a smaller, efficient dishwasher\">4. Get a smaller, efficient dishwasher<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#5_Get_an_efficient_laundry_washer\" title=\"5. Get an efficient laundry washer\">5. Get an efficient laundry washer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#6_Get_a_low-flow_showerhead\" title=\"6. Get a low-flow showerhead\">6. Get a low-flow showerhead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#7_Shower_less_or_shorter\" title=\"7. Shower less or shorter\">7. Shower less or shorter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#8_Cover_your_pool\" title=\"8. Cover your pool\">8. Cover your pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#9_Water_plants_by_hand\" title=\"9. Water plants by hand\">9. Water plants by hand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/#10_Capture_rain\" title=\"10. Capture rain\">10. Capture rain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Saving water is really<strong> important to our environment and our lives.<\/strong> However, most of us don\u2019t consider it while we shower, wash the dishes, use many appliances that need water and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Water is just something many of us may take for granted in our lives.<\/p>\n<p>However, <strong>water is not limitless,<\/strong> especially fresh water which is vital to our survival.<\/p>\n<p>So, learn more about water and h<strong>ow to preserve it<\/strong> in this article.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6323\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Easy and Cost-Effective Ways to Save Water_Important\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Important-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Why is it Important to Save Water?<\/h3>\n<p>Water is a<strong> necessary element<\/strong> in our lives. The supply may seem plentiful but it is not. With conserving water we might save more of it and keep our environment healthy.<\/p>\n<p>This planet and all of the life on it relies on water to stay alive and is tied to the water in some way. Water conservation can help keep a <strong>healthy balance of life<\/strong> on the planet &#8211; plant, animal and human alike.<\/p>\n<p>If we don\u2019t conserve the water properly, we can disturb the biodiversity and that delicate balance on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Water is also very expensive and not delivered for free. Saving water is not only good for the planet, all of the life on it but it can also <strong>help you save a lot of money.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over consumption of water also<strong> leads to over consumption of energy<\/strong> too. It needs to be heated, your water utility uses energy to process water for use and this requires energy as well.<\/p>\n<p>Saving water <strong>reduces the demand for water treatments,\u00a0<\/strong>which also saves energy.<\/p>\n<p>So, there are many reasons to conserve and save water:<\/p>\n<p>Fresh water is necessary for humans to survive. Without it, you would die within days. The same goes for most plants and animals.<\/p>\n<p>Using less water means more money for you. Basic conservation can help you save thousands.<\/p>\n<p>Saving water means that you will <strong>save nature, natural ecosystems and many species.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Conserving water conserves more energy. This means that <strong>your carbon footprint will be reduced<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n<p>Water conservation can reduce the occurrence of sinkholes<\/p>\n<p>Simple <strong>water saving tactics<\/strong> can help you spend less water, more than half of what you currently use. It doesn\u2019t take plenty of effort but it does <strong>make a huge difference<\/strong> on the environment and your wallet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6326\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Easy and Cost-Effective Ways to Save Water_Top\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Top-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Top 10 Ways to Save Water at Home<\/h3>\n<p>Most of the planet has the privilege of having fresh, clean water. However, that amount of water is not going to stay the same forever and we are slowly losing fresh, healthy water.<\/p>\n<p>This is why every home should <strong>learn how to save more water<\/strong> so we can have plenty of it in the future as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Turn_your_faucets_off\"><\/span>1. Turn your faucets off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never let your faucet run while you rinse or wash the dishes, wash your face or hands, brush your teeth, shave and so on. Fix any leaks in your faucets or your toilet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Repurpose_water\"><\/span>2. Repurpose water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capture the water that\u2019s just used for rinsing or wasted in any other way and use it on other things like watering the plants or washing dishes later.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Double-dip\"><\/span>3. Double-dip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a dual sink, you can fill one with warm water with soap and the other one with cold water for rinsing dishes. This way, you save water and make your process easier.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_a_smaller_efficient_dishwasher\"><\/span>4. Get a smaller, efficient dishwasher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Modern, smaller dishwashers can save a lot of water. Scrape your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher and you\u2019ll save up a lot of water. Run full loads only.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Get_an_efficient_laundry_washer\"><\/span>5. Get an efficient laundry washer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clothes washing uses a lot of water. Get a front loading machine with high efficiency<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Get_a_low-flow_showerhead\"><\/span>6. Get a low-flow showerhead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we shower, we often spend more water than really necessary. To prevent that, you can get a water saving showerhead and waste less water.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Shower_less_or_shorter\"><\/span>7. Shower less or shorter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making your showers shorter is a good idea if you want to save water but don\u2019t want to invest yet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Cover_your_pool\"><\/span>8. Cover your pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pool cover can save a lot of water, reduce evaporation and save you a lot of money on water.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Water_plants_by_hand\"><\/span>9. Water plants by hand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use a water can and you\u2019ll use 33% less water than you used to with a hose.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Capture_rain\"><\/span>10. Capture rain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Save and store rainwater which you can later use in many different ways.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6328\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Easy and Cost-Effective Ways to Save Water_Facts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Facts-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Water Use Facts<\/h3>\n<p>Think about all of the times you use water in a day.\u00a0 Daily activities can use much more water than you realize, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Washing dishes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Showering<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Washing hands<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flushing the toilet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, a family uses 320 gallons of water a day. It can increase to 1,000 during the summer. A dripping faucet can <strong>waste more than 1,000 gallons a year.<\/strong> When you have a bath, you spend more than 35 gallons of water. A 20 minute shower uses 100 gallons of water.<\/p>\n<p>More than 30% of all water usage happens outside. A toilet flush spends more than 3 gallons of water.<\/p>\n<p>All of this seems scary, especially considering that<strong> only 2% of water on the planet is freshwater<\/strong> and 97% is salt water in oceans and seas. Only 1% of water is available as drinking water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6327\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Easy and Cost-Effective Ways to Save Water_Work and School\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Work-and-School-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How to Save Water at Work and School<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to go even further and <strong>protect your environment<\/strong> even more, you can do so at school or at work. Let\u2019s look at all the ways how:<\/p>\n<p>Try to collect excess water and then reuse it. For instance, use the water from your school fountain to<strong> water plants.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are not using tap, <strong>turn it off<\/strong> as soon as possible. For example, when you wash your hands at school or work, shut it down as soon as you\u2019re done. Make signs to show that other people should do the same.<\/p>\n<p>If there are any leaks at school or at work, <strong>report it and make sure it\u2019s fixed.<\/strong> You can check yourself\u00a0 or ask someone to help.<\/p>\n<p>If you are painting in school,<strong> wash the paint brushes in a bucket<\/strong> rather than continuously running the sink tap.<\/p>\n<p>Use a<strong> refillable water bottle<\/strong> when at work or at school. If you have any leftovers during the day, spill them into the garden or pot of plants.<\/p>\n<p>Spread the word about your water efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Start a campaign to <strong>install aerators<\/strong> to the taps. They will help you spend a lot less water at school or work while they will maintain the pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Start a campaign to<strong> install rainwater tanks<\/strong> for your school or workplace. These can be used in the toilets or flowers and plants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6324\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Easy and Cost-Effective Ways to Save Water_Reuse and Recycle\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Reuse-and-Recycle-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ways to Reuse and Recycle Water<\/h3>\n<p>Many people never think about how much water they spend on a regular basis. However, if we just <strong>saved a bit more<\/strong>, it would be much better for the environment and your budget.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some things that you can do to<strong> recycle and reuse<\/strong> the water in your home and in your garden too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use a shower bucket<\/strong> &#8211; While this may sound like you should shower with a bucket, it\u2019s not really that. What it really means is that you should have a bucket in your shower that would collect that water that runs while you\u2019re trying to get the perfect water temperature. You can use that to wash dishes, watering the plants and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use rainwater<\/strong> &#8211; Avoid the entire water system when it comes to your garden and use rainwater. Use a barrel to collect it and then use it to water your plants or even flush your toilets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a rain garden<\/strong> &#8211; Rain gardens make wonderful use of all of that natural water runoff and they can also protect your home from water damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save pasta water<\/strong> &#8211; Next time you make pasta, don\u2019t just dump that water in the sink but rather collect it and then use it as toilet water or for gardening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save veggies and fruit washing water<\/strong> &#8211; Use a bowl to collect all of that water and then use it in the garden or for toilet flushing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use a grey water system<\/strong> &#8211; Grey water is wastewater that has no sewage. This is the water that goes down the drain when you wash your hands or your laundry. A grey water system would divert that water so it\u2019s not wasted but rather used for good. You can divert that water to go to toilet flush. It might be a bit more complicated, but it\u2019s worth it and it can save a lot of water and money for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collect what overflows from watering plants<\/strong> &#8211; When you water plants, there is always extra water running through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. This water shouldn\u2019t go to waste and you can use the runoff to water other plants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reuse drinking water<\/strong> &#8211; If you have a water glass or bottle that\u2019s half empty but too old or warm to drink, you can use this water to water plants or to flush. You can use unsweetened tea on plants too.<\/p>\n<p>So, there are<strong> many different ways<\/strong> to save water &#8211; just pick the one that works for you.<\/p>\n<p>Are you a super-saver when it comes to water? Let us know your fave H2O tricks in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.isustainableearth.com\/water-conservation\/5-reasons-why-water-conservation-is-important-for-your-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.isustainableearth.com\/water-conservation\/5-reasons-why-water-conservation-is-important-for-your-family<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkh2onow.com\/water_conservation_facts.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.thinkh2onow.com\/water_conservation_facts.php<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care2.com\/greenliving\/8-ways-to-recycle-water-around-your-house.html#15601685580082&action=expand_widget&id=0&data=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.care2.com\/greenliving\/8-ways-to-recycle-water-around-your-house.html#15601685580082&action=expand_widget&id=0&data=<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saving water is really important to our environment and our lives. However, most of us don\u2019t consider it while we shower, wash the dishes, use many appliances that need water and so on. Water is just something many of us may take for granted in our lives. However, water is not limitless, especially fresh water [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/top-10-easy-and-cost-effective-ways-to-save-water\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,124,30,114],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Top-10-Easy-and-Cost-Effective-Ways-to-Save-Water_Title.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6319"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6319"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6331,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6319\/revisions\/6331"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}