Tips
- Turn down the temperature on your water heater to 120F (49C), and take cooler baths and showers
- Turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth
- Use towels two or three times before laundering them
- Time showers to be five minutes in length
- Replace light bulbs with CFLs, if possible
Upgrade Opportunities
- Replace a 13L tank toilet with a low-flow toilet that uses only 6L per flush
- Replace showerheads with low-flow showerheads
If You’re Renovating
- Consider installing a urinal, in addition to a low-flow toilet
- Consider installing a locally-sourced or eco-friendly flooring option