Easy Ideas
- Play an online game that supports DoSomething.org
- When washing your clothes, use cold water and make sure the washer is full.
- Install a low-flower shower head.
- Cut your shower time down to save on water heating costs.
- Run your dishwasher only when it's full.
- Turn off the sprinkler when it's raining or windy.
- Sweep the driveway or garage with a broom instead of the hose.
- Use a low-flow showerhead or toilet- they use a lot less water than regular ones.
- Ask your parents to show you where your water main shut-off is.
- When you donate to an organization, find out where the money goes and make sure the organization supports your values.
- Fill the washer and dryer completely. You waste a lot of energy by doing small loads.
- Fix or tell someone about a leaky faucet- it can waste up to 2,000 gal of water a year.
- Turn off the water while you wash your face, shave, or brush your teeth.
- Take shorter showers- preferably less than 5 minutes.
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