Everybody has to do their bit to keep our planet clean, green and safe. Two of the essentials for ensuring that the Earth remains a place you want to live? Saving water and recycling
The good news is that there are a few really easy ways to do both and they can make a big difference. Most of them are effortless, other are downright fun and at least one will put a smile on your face.
Chapter 1: Don't be a Water Waster
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NO-BRAINER: TURN OFF THE SHOWER
NO-BRAINER: TURN OFF THE SHOWER
Once your hair is wet, turn off the shower and treat yourself to a long, guilt-free luxurious lather.
DO THE MATH = DON'T TAKE A BATH
DO THE MATH = DON’T TAKE A BATH
Power to the shower, banish the bath. The numbers speak for themselves. The average bath consumes 150-200 liters of water while the average shower only takes 30-70 liters of water.
Superheroes of Planet Care
If you really want to go above and beyond: cold showers. You’ll conserve both water and energy, because your shower is bound to be shorter (!) and no gas or electricity will be needed to heat your H2O.
Before you start congratulating yourself for such selfless dedication to the cause, remember what’s in it for you: This tough-girl regimen has major beauty benefits. Cold showers are said to improve circulation, tone the skin and make your hair shiny. Do well by doing good, as they say.
Chapter 2: Make sure your bathroom hardware is eco-friendly
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LEAKS: THE HAIR-RAISING STATS
LEAKS: THE HAIR-RAISING STATS
Leaks waste enormous amounts of water. Bad for your water bill and bad for the environment, so be sure to keep an eye out for leaks and inspect your bathroom regularly. Fear Factor: if you need motivation, check out the following stats.
- Leaky tap: wastes up to 120 liters per day
- Leaky toilet: wastes up to 600 liters per day, which is the average daily water consumption for a family of four.
MORE AIR, LESS WATER
MORE AIR, LESS WATER
Attaching an aerator to your tap can reduce water consumption by as much as 50%. Simply put, by mixing in air, you get the same pressure with less water. Quite impressive for a little screen you screw on the tap in about 30 seconds.
Chapter 3: Recycling: not just for the kitchen
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PLASTIC: LOOK FOR THE TRIANGLE
PLASTIC: LOOK FOR THE TRIANGLE
All plastic packing marked with a triangle is recyclable, so make sure these items go in the right bin. The number in the middle of the triangle indicates the degree of recyclability and the type of plastic.
CARDBOARD: SAVE A TREE
CARDBOARD: SAVE A TREE
All plastic packing marked with a triangle is recyclable, so make sure these items go in the right bin. The number in the middle of the triangle indicates the degree of recyclability and the type of plastic.
UPCYCLING: BE CREATIVE
UPCYCLING: BE CREATIVE
Have some fun and express your creativity by giving your empty Ultimate Blends bottle a second life.
You can craft a cell phone holder, a pencil holder…. Under adult supervision, of course, this is an ideal activity for you and the kids when they’re stuck indoors on a rainy afternoon.