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Page 1: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes

Page 2: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Page 3: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

One way to cut back on consumption is to install a low-flow shower head. This can save 20,000

gallons of water per year.

Page 4: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Another way to cut back on consumption is to install a low-flow toilet. This uses about 1/3 of

the water than a regular toilet.

Page 5: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Installing an aerator on the sink faucet cuts down on water usage by adding air bubbles to

the flow.

Page 6: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.
Page 7: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

There are 7 ways to save water in your

home without spending money.

Page 8: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Number 1: Turn the water off when you brush your teeth.

Page 9: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Number 2: Turn the faucet off when you shave.

Page 10: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Number 3: Put a milk jug full of pebbles in the toilet to reduce the amount of water

used per flush.

Page 11: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Number 4

Fix leaking faucets.

Number 5

Don’t Use the toilet as a garbage can.

Page 12: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Number 6: Reduce your shower time by two minutes.

Page 13: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Collect the bathwater that you normally run while waiting for it to warm up, then

use to irrigate the plants in your yard.

Page 14: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

30% of the water we consume is used outdoors.

Page 15: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

Getting your car washed at a carwash uses only 35 gallons, but washing it at home uses 10

gallons every minute.

Page 16: Simple Solutions to Green Our Homes. 60% of all Water that’s consumed in the home comes from the bathroom.

You can also save water while washing your car by using “water-less” bottle spray.


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