How to save water, the best home tips

Limiting the amount of water used in a household is currently very important. Conscious implementation of changes in daily habits can significantly contribute to improving the environment.
A well-maintained Earth is not only protection against pollution. It is a series of activities aimed at supporting the environment.

Water conservation and environmental protection

How to take care of the environment?

A few important tips that will help protect the Earth from threats:

1. Waste segregation
2. Limiting water usage
3. Reducing electricity consumption
4. Reducing unnecessary heating in the home
5. Using public transportation

See more tips: How to properly segregate waste?

How to save water - tips

Rising prices have led to more and more questions about how to save water. Limiting the amount of water used in a household is currently very important. Here are a few tips on how to save:

- during daily activities such as brushing teeth, turn off the sink faucet while brushing;
- use a shower instead of a bathtub and install a tight bathroom fixture;
- limit dishwashing under running water, it is worth investing in a dishwasher, which pays off in terms of water savings and personal time;
- use touchless faucets with a photo sensor for sinks - they limit the amount of water dispensed in a certain period of time;
- you can also invest in a more economical washing machine;
- use rainwater for watering plants in the garden and on the balcony;
- install a perlator or devices with a built-in perlator, which aerates the water stream, saving up to 50-70% of water.

Perlator and devices with perlator

    Perlator  

            234 mm wall spout with Franke aerator                      

How to teach a child to save water - tips for the youngest

Shaping positive habits in preschool and early school years is very important. Learning through play is the best way to convey information. What can be done:

- use literature and introduce children to the topic of environmental protection through books "Frank's Adventures. Water is a Treasure", "Water is the Source of Life", "Little Funny Drop, or the Adventures of a Water Droplet";
- use thematic songs "Cool Kids Save Water";
- show the child how to use a cup after brushing their teeth;
- use games "Klozeciak's Adventures", which are designed to help understand how the sewage system works and how wastewater is turned into clean water;
- participate in the educational campaign "Splash" conducted by Aquanet.

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3 facts about water

1. The human body is made up of 3/4 water, in order for the body to be properly hydrated, it is necessary to drink a minimum of 2 liters of water per day.
2. It can exist in various states of matter: liquid as water, solid as ice, and gaseous as water vapor.
3. The Earth is covered in 71% water, with 90% of that being clean water, located in Antarctica.

Author: Katarzyna Szumska