Only wash clothes when you have a full load, and only when they are dirty. It is better for the skin and hair not to over shower flannel washing and showering less often is a good way to conserve water.ġ0. Keep bath water shallow, or make it an occasional treat. Turning the shower off while you wash your hair also helps.ĩ. I find a cold water shower does this perfectly for me! If you are less die-hard in your approach, set a timer for three minutes and stick to it. Pulsating shower heads can be retro-fitted to your shower hose. Use a pulsating water-saving shower, like the ecopulse () which feels like a power shower, but uses up to 60% less water. Fix leaking basin taps, replace washers and ensure they shut off fully.Ĩ. When refitting your bathroom go for a deep conical basin, which will take less water for hand and face washing than a shallow flat basin.ħ. If it’s not practical to have one inside your house, then consider having one in the garden.Ħ. Compost toilets are brilliant and save lots of water. Only flush the toilet when you need to - the old adage still stands - if it’s yellow let it mellow, if it’s brown, flush it down.ĥ. Shut your toilet seat to avoid evaporation. Modern toilets overflow into the toilet pan - check your toilets for leaks, and you may qualify for a free fix from South West Water. If the leak is in the ground tell South West Water immediately. Finding a leak and repairing it will save you money in the long run, and may be covered by your household insurance. If you are still using water there will be a leak somewhere. You can do this by taking before and after meter readings when you are going out for the day. If it is high, you may be able to turn it down a little and still have a good enough water flow.Ĥ. We use a mixture of wood chip, home-made compost and leaf mould and choose drought resistant plants for any sunny spots.ģ. This avoids water loss and keeps soil healthy. Keep borders well mulched and full of plants (even if it means welcoming the odd weed or two). A generous weekly water will encourage plants to put their roots down deeply.Ģ. Fit water buts for essential watering of newly planted shrubs, trees and pots. Instead let your grass grow longer, and allow it to go brown rather than watering it it will quickly recover. Please don’t think of replacing your lawn with fake grass - it is no solution in the long run, creating a wildlife desert and unnecessary use of plastic. Reduce plants in pots, unless they are filled with drought friendly plants like sedums or pelargoniums. The following tips are worth following however, whatever your water usage.ġ. If you are using more than 130 litres a day per person, you are using too much. Divide by seven, then by the number of people in your household. You can check your meter at weekly intervals. It helps to first know how much water you are using. So this week I’d like to pass on a few water saving tips, that were passed to me by my friend and fellow eco-guru Rebecca Pearce. A spell of hot weather often means water becomes short, and given the dry spring and reservoirs already being lower than usual, it is more important than ever that we preserve water where we can. | Railholiday Declare a Climate EmergencyĪs I write this, we are just at the tail end of the hottest weekend for some time. I would like these to be open source, so do feel free to use as you wish. This blog includes articles written for our local newsletter under the title of Simple Ways to Save the Planet. Welcome to our blog - an occasional look at the changing seasons and observations on wildlife spotted in Hayle and St Germans, with a hefty dose of musings on sustainability. MENU The Railholiday Nature and Environment Blog
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