Tips And Facts
Did You Know?
Water consumption at an Average Domestic Property can be reduced to 65% indoor and 35% for outdoor.
What You Get ,
- Install water efficient Showerheads and save water and electricity
- Wash clothes in cold water
- Install energy efficient light globes, Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs
- Switch off all electrical appliances at the power source
- Use public transport wherever possible
- Insulate your home
- Choose energy efficient appliances when upgrading.
- If you have an electrical hot water system, switch to gas, solar or get a heat pump
- Take shorter showers
- Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth
- Fix all water leaks
- Make sure you only use your dishwasher and washing machine when it is full
- Plant natives that are suited to your local climate and require less watering
- Mulch your garden to reduce evaporation
- Don't hose the driveway or path
- Water your garden in the morning or evening
- Cover your pool
- Wash your car on the lawn or at a carwash
- Get your car regularly serviced
- Say no to plastic bags
- Watch less TV
- Use both sides of a piece of paper, whether photocopying or writing
- Switch off lights when they're not needed