In the Kitchen

• Place diffusers or aerators and other saving mechanisms.
  • Diffusers for faucets can help save water without apparently lowering their flow rate.
  • You can find them in hardware stores, specialty stores and department stores.
  • They are suitable for all types of faucets and can even make water more pleasant to the touch.
  • The aerators allow a saving of between 40 and 50% of the water used by adding air to the liquid flow. liquid flow.
• Fill the washing machine and dishwasher as much as possible before running them.
  • The washing machine or dishwasher are very useful appliances but their water consumption is very high.
  • Always try to make the most of the washes by introducing as much load as possible according to the manufacturer's recommendations. manufacturer's recommendations.
  • The use of efficient appliances will also help you save on your electricity bill.
• Do not delay when it comes to fixing breakdowns

In the garden

• Harness rainwater.
  • Use any container that allows you to store excess rainwater for later use for irrigation.
  • Any container that allows you to store excess rainwater for later use for irrigation. use for irrigation.
  • A pool or well will allow you to store much more water.
  • If you have automatic irrigation it is convenient to have rain or humidity sensors in the same ones that prevent its operation in case the plants are sufficiently hydrated. plants are sufficiently hydrated
• Choose native plants.
  • Indigenous plants resist drought better and survive better with natural water resources.
  • Exotic plants need much more resources, not only water, but also other care
• Water plants at times when they are out of the sun.
  • Watering during sunny hours will cause some of the water to evaporate, this evaporated water will not be used by the plant. will not be used by the plant.
  • Watering during sunny hours will cause some water to evaporate.
  • In addition, depending on the type of plant, daytime watering can cause damage by overheating the flower or leaf. overheating the flower or leaf. Alternatives such as drip irrigation can help save water and the health of your plant. health of your plant.
• Look for alternatives to water-intensive natural grass.
  • Grass needs a lot of water to survive, there are alternatives that are visually appealing and much more environmentally friendly.
  • Replacing natural grass with artificial grass can save up to 10 l/day per square meter.
  • There are alternatives to grass much more environmentally friendly as they are:
    • Autochthonous shrubs
    • Stones, or gravel
    • Sand to create zen gardens
    • Tree barks
    • Ceramic or cobblestone flooring
    • Roofing plants
    • Carpet plants

In the bathroom

• Introduce water bottles in the cistern and you will save between 2 and 4 liters.
  • If your cistern does not have a low consumption push button, you can insert one or two bottles of one or two liters of capacity inside.
  • The amount of water put in the bottles will be the exact amount of water you save each time you use the cistern. This can allow a water saving of up to 20,000 liters in a year depending on the family.
• Recycles the water used.
  • In case of filling the bathtub, you can use a bucket to reuse the bath water in the toilet.
  • The rinse phase of the dishwasher can be used for watering plants.
  • The rinse phase of the dishwasher can be used for watering plants.
  • Waste water from air conditioning is not only reusable for irrigation but is also proven to be beneficial to the plant.
  • Waste water from air conditioning is not only reusable for irrigation but is also proven to be beneficial to the plant.
• A shower instead of a bath can save you 150 liters of water.
  • Using the shower instead of filling the bathtub can save more than 50% of the water consumed.
  • Do not prolong the use of the shower instead of filling the bathtub.
  • Do not extend the showers more than necessary, the annual economic savings can be counted by hundreds of euros.
  • After a first rinse, it is advisable to turn off the tap, soap and open it again for rinsing.
• Do not shave or brush your teeth with the tap running.
  • Do not shave or brush your teeth with the faucet running can save up to 40 liters of water per person per day.
  • Do not shave or brush your teeth with the faucet running.
  • When shaving or brushing your teeth, add toothpaste without leaving the faucet running.
  • When shaving or brushing your teeth.
  • It is convenient to use a full glass of water.