Talking About Green

Living green and clean starts by inculcating some simple habits by you and your family. This can start by saving water- one of the most basic needs of human being. On an average, a family consumes around 70 gallons of water almost everyday. So, if every family develops some water conservation practices then we all can start our journey to get clean and green living.
The first thing to do is to cut down on water consumption. These simple techniques can save little amount of water but if everybody makes it a practice regularly, it can definitely make a big difference.
Here are some ways to make this happen:
Kitchen:
• Run your dishwasher only with a full load.
• Use your garbage disposal cautiously
• Instead of rinsing your dishes, scrape them before washing.
• Reuse water after washing dishes
Bathroom:
• While brushing your teeth or shaving, turn off the faucet when not in use and turn it on again when needed
• Repair leaky faucet
• Install low-flow showerheads
• Don’t waste water while taking showers; install low-flow showerheads.
• Use a toilet tank displacement device to reduce the amount of water in the toilet tank.
• Don’t throw dead bugs or tissues into the toilet bowl.
Laundry:
• Run your washing machine only with a full load and set the lowest possible water level setting on it.
• use cold water instead of warm water as often as possible
Outdoors:
• To avoid evaporation always water your lawns early morning or late night
• Always avoid watering your garden and lawns in windy weather
• Install drip irrigation systems for in your lawns which have bedded plants, trees, or shrubs
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean walks and driveways
• Use a bucket of soapy water to wash your car and use the hose only for rinsing
These simple acts can be significant enough to boost clean and green living. This will help your conserve water and save on water bills also. It would be a great way towards living clean and green. Remember, living green and clean, with water it begins!