Very often taken too much for granted, water is a very precious commodity to which we still have to learn to give the right weight. Being aware of its value is the first step to reducing waste and use only what is strictly necessary to carry out the various activities in which its use is required.
Specifically, we would like you to reflect on three small gestures that can however make a huge difference!
Turn off the tap at the right time
One of the most frequent bad habits in is let the water flow without using it during daily actions such as brushing your teeth, hands or shaving your beard. Having the foresight to turn off the tap while soaping yourself will allow you to save over six liters of water every minute! The same goes for the shower: use the water only to rinse yourself and don't let it run unnecessarily while you soap up!
Furthermore, pay attention to drips: leaks from dispensers are in fact among the main causes of water waste.
Reuse leftover water
Another method to reduce waste is give life back to water already used. For example, you could use the water used to wash fruit and vegetables to water plants and flowers or even the vegetable garden if you have one. Even the water from air conditioners can find a new use, for example it can be used to clean floors.
Finally, have you ever thought about catching flowing shower water before it gets hot? We know perfectly well that freezing showers can be annoying, but nothing stops us from taking the water that comes out before it gets warm and finding a new purpose for it.
Pay attention to household appliances
Dishwasher and washing machine have truly revolutionized our days, allowing us to save time and have clean dishes and clothes with less effort. However, this does not mean we should abuse it! Only run the dishwasher with a full load and do not rinse the dishes before washing them, rather use a sheet of kitchen paper to remove possible bulky residues. In this way, you will really save a huge amount of water.
Another precaution is linked tocorrect use of toilet flushing. Choose a dual control cistern that will allow you to choose whether to use a greater or lesser quantity of water.
Even with your cleaning you can make a difference and save water. Avoid using basins of water that you will then have to throw away, for exampleinstead choose specially calibrated products. In fact, Axor bottles contain the quantity of water necessary to dilute a water-soluble tablet.
Saving water and reducing waste therefore starts with small daily gestures, simple habits that can make the difference!
