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Environment
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
ENVIRONMENT HOME
CAR USAGE
Modify your car usage to save money and the planet.
WATER CONSERVATION
Simple ways to conserve this precious resource.
ENERGY SAVING
Don't stay in the dark about energy saving.
ORGANICS
Good for you and the planet loves it also.
RECYCLING
Everything old is new again - recycling is for trendsetters.
OTHER
Other ways you can be an environmental hero.
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Conserve Water |
- According to Earth Save, not eating just one pound (less than half a kilogram) of beef per year will save more water than not showering for six months.
- About 40% of the water we use in our homes is flushed down the toilet, installing ultra-low-flush toilets will not only save water, but reduce your water bill.
- Showers account for 32% of household water consumption. Installing inexpensive, low-flow shower heads will save upto 50% of your water heating bill and save over 80,000 litres (20,000 gallons) of water over the course of a year.
- Check your pipes and taps for leaks. Even a small drip can waste thousands of litres per year.
- Don't put hazardous materials, pesticides, cooking oils, prescription drugs or personal care products down the drain or toilet - they end up in the ocean and/or your local waterways creating unsafe and polluted environments for marine life and local animals.
- Install a water tank to collect rainwater for your garden.
- Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
- Take short showers.
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