We all know and love the 12 Days of Christmas. Now, we take a cue from this festive favorite for some seasonal water-saving tips. After all, who doesn’t love a countdown?!
As we move through the busiest time of year, how can we continue to be good stewards of our resources? How can we remember to save water?
We break it down for you.*
1. Let it thaw, let it thaw, let it thaw. Save water – and the energy used by your hot water heater – by thawing foods in the microwave or overnight in the fridge, instead of running hot water over them.
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2. Never lighten the load. Holiday fun means party attire, snow gear and a whole bunch of laundry. Save water (and make that pile disappear a little faster) by only washing and drying full loads every time. Also, using cold water whenever possible can reduce the energy needed to wash your clothes, as well as your energy bills.
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3. Keep the tap tight. If you’re pulling out the fine china this holiday season, chances are you’ll have to hand-wash those beauties. When you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, don’t constantly run the tap. Plug the drain, fill the sink with soapy water and scrub away.
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4. Give the gift of rain. The rain barrel isn’t a new concept. However, improvements over time have produced models capable of offering maximum effectiveness and durability. Having a barrel specifically designed for rainwater collection means you may be able collect a greater volume of water.
We think a rain barrel could be a great gift to help your loved ones conserve water during the summer months, although you’ll need a pretty big stocking!
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*Tips courtesy of EPA.gov.
How are you saving water this holiday season? Tell us in the comments – or drop us a line on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
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Hi, Good information, how to save water at a time of holidays. Even it is workable at all days. Thanks for providing the nice information. Here I can share information which it is very helpful to save the water. Purchase water saver products like water saving taps, water saving adapters, green toilet bank for flush tank water saver, these are good water saving methods to conserve the water. Save water Save a life.
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