10. Conserve Water

Here are some ways to use water more efficiently around your home.

• Turn off faucets completely when not in use. Fix leaking faucets.​

• Turn off faucets while shaving or brushing your teeth.​

• Compost vegetable waste instead of using a garbage disposal.​

• Don’t use running water to thaw food.​

• Run the dishwasher only when full.​

• Install aerators in the faucets in your kitchen and bathroom.​

• When taking a bath, fill the tub only halfway and​ save 10-15 gallons.​

• Take shorter showers and save 5-7 gallons a minute.​

• Install high-efficiency showerheads. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.​

• Replace old dishwashers, toilets, and washing machines with new, high-efficiency models. New​ washing machines with the Energy Star label use only 18-25 gallons of water per load (compared to 40 gallons​ per load for the typical machine) and save about 7,000 gallons of water a year.​