Ten life hacks to save water in the kitchen

Ten life hacks to save water in the kitchen

  1. When washing dishes by hand, turn off the tap. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.
  2. Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand. Now, Energy Star dishwashers save even more water and energy.
  3. Use a dry erase pen to write your name on your glass to designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
  4. If you drop ice cubes on the floor, drop throw them away. Drop them in potted house plants instead.
  5. Use the water for cleaning fruits and vegetables to water your plants.
  6. Don’t thaw food under running water. Save water and keep food safer by defrosting in your refrigerator.
  7. Use the water from cooked vegetables as a base for soups.
  8. Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet. This way, you have instant cool water and don’t have to waste water waiting for the really cold water.
  9. Instead of using your garbage disposal, consider composting food waste. This can save gallons of water.
  10. Use as little water as possible when cooking water. It also helps retain your food’s nutrients.

Source: Water – Use It Wisely

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