| If you saw the latest installment in the James | | | | all that water. Showers are also more efficient |
| Bond movie series (Quantum of Solace), you may | | | | with water than baths. |
| remember that the bad guys were trying to take | | | | 4. Reduce the amount of water per flush with the |
| control of the fresh water supply in a South | | | | toilet. Placing a milk jug filled with stones or sand |
| American country. | | | | will displace a half-gallon of water per flush, and |
| This is not a far-fetched idea for a crime. | | | | the savings add up quickly. Even better is to have |
| Fresh water is fast becoming a scarce resource in | | | | a low-volume-flushing toilet installed. |
| the world, causing supplies to be restricted or | | | | Conserving water is an integral part of a greener |
| rationed in many places. Fresh water is also going | | | | lifestyle. These suggestions will not only help you |
| up in cost. | | | | go green by conserving water and energy; they |
| Taking steps to conserve water is an integral part | | | | will also save you money. |
| of developing a greener lifestyle. | | | | 5. Collect the water that runs while you are |
| Focusing on just one room in your house-the | | | | waiting for your shower to warm up and use it to |
| bathroom-here are five easy things you can do | | | | water your lawn and flowerbeds. I admit this step |
| that will conserve water and save you money as | | | | requires more effort, but only a little bit, and it is |
| well. | | | | worth the effort. You will save money as well as |
| 1. Fix all leaks immediately. A dripping faucet or | | | | water. |
| running toilet are wasting water around the clock. | | | | Here is a bonus tip for the future. To reduce the |
| The amounts add up quickly. A toilet running | | | | need for water to flush your toilet, a new type |
| 24-7can waste 10 gallons or more of water each | | | | of toilet has been developed that has a sink built |
| day, which not only wastes water but also costs | | | | into the top of the tank. When you wash your |
| you money. | | | | hands, the water flows into the toilet tank and |
| 2. Turn the water off while brushing your teeth, | | | | can be used for the next flush. This is an |
| shaving, or washing your face. There is no need | | | | ingenious green home design idea. Such a toilet is |
| to have the faucet running continuously while you | | | | already in use in Japan, and they should be |
| do these things. The amount of water you save | | | | appearing in the USA and elsewhere soon. |
| could easily exceed 100 gallons per year per | | | | All five of the tips listed above will reduce the |
| person. | | | | water you use in your bathroom. Water you don't |
| 3. Limit your showers to 5 minutes. Reducing | | | | use is water conserved and water you don't have |
| shower time by just 2 minutes per day will save | | | | to pay for, saving you money as well. Developing |
| 10,00 gallons of water and about $40 per year. | | | | a greener lifestyle through simple, water-saving |
| To keep to your time limit, use a kitchen timer or | | | | habits is good both for the environment and your |
| other type of alarm. Shorter showers also mean | | | | pocketbook. |
| that you will save on the energy required to heat | | | | |