- Install an instant water heater in the sink or use the solar water heater in your kitchen so that the hot water runs immediately. This will reduce energy costs.
- It is better to have cold water in bottles in the fridge instead of running the tap every time you want a cool glass of water.
- Try to use the same glass for drinking water throughout the day. In this way, the number of glasses that have to be washed is reduced.
- Choose the right cooking utensil when you cook. The larger the dishes, the greater the water consumption.
- When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink or a dish bin with water and the appropriate detergent. Rinse quickly with low flow. To save even more water, use one sink for washing dishes and the other for rinsing.
- Allow dirty dishes and utensils to soak in water, rather than flushing away leftovers under a running tap.
- Only run the dishwasher on full loads.
- Do not use running water to defrost meat or other frozen foods. Defrost food slowly.
- Prefer to wash fruits, greens and vegetables in a bowl of water, rather than under a constantly running tap in the sink.