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The best water-saving gadget is your brain
You can save thousands of gallons of water without spending a penny on upgrades simply by being smarter about your use.

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Chris Baskind
Tue, May 04 2010 at 10:05 PM

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Water Conservation, Lighter Footstep

Photo: Pink Sherbet Photography/Flickr

There are plenty of worthy water-saving devices. Installing a restricted flow shower head is one of the most reliable ways to take a bite out of your monthly utility bill. So is upgrading to EnergyStar appliances.
 
But you can save thousands of gallons of water without spending a penny on upgrades simply by being smarter about your use. Don't run a water-using appliance until it's full (e.g. dishwasher, washing machine). Learn to take shorter showers. Flush only when it's necessary. Water your plants when they need it — not on a schedule. Common sense is the ultimate conservation tool. The more you use it, the more you save.
 
Copyright Lighter Footstep 2009
 
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