| Everyone is looking for ways to save money and | | | | green living tip you may consider is placing a plastic |
| help conserve our natural resources. There are many | | | | bottle filled with sand into your toilet tank. This little |
| methods that are easy to start in your own homes, | | | | trick helps the tank fill up faster and use less water. |
| but one very simple and obvious way to save is by | | | | 3. The laundry is another area where it is easy to |
| reducing water consumption. Here are just a few | | | | waste water, and just as easy to save. Do your |
| easy water saving tips that you can begin doing | | | | laundry in large loads rather than several smaller ones. |
| today. | | | | 4. Limit your water waste outdoors. Don't wash your |
| 1. Turn off running water in your sink or shower | | | | car or driveway as often as you have been, and |
| when you're actually using the water. You can easily | | | | when you do, turn off the outside faucet until it's |
| fill the sink with a enough water to wash your face, | | | | time to rinse your car. |
| or fill a cup to brush your teeth. You may consider | | | | 5. Look throughout your home, checking the faucets, |
| turning off the shower faucet while you're washing | | | | toilets and pipes for any leaks. The very smallest of |
| your hair and then turn on again to rinse. Think about | | | | drips coming from a leaking pipe can eventually cost |
| how much water is wasted. The same goes for | | | | you a lot of money. Fix any leaks that you find. |
| dishes in the kitchen, turn off the water until you're | | | | If you are looking for simple ways to save the planet |
| ready to rinse. | | | | and save yourself money, start at home with these |
| 2. There are low-water consumption toilets available | | | | 5 easy steps. The planet and your wallet will thank |
| that use only a couple of gallons of water each time | | | | you. |
| they are flushed. If you have a standard toilet, one | | | | |