Saving Water in the Kitchen
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Kitchen Water Efficiency Tips
Follow our tips for saving water in the kitchen
Our Top Tips
- Turn off a running tap when you wash your hands, dishes or vegetables - put the plug in or use a bowl instead
- Chill your tap water in a jug or sports water bottle in the fridge instead of running the tap
- Defrost food in the fridge or the microwave, rather than under a running tap
- Only boil the kettle with the amount of water you need to save water and energy use
- Wait until you have a full load for your dishwasher or washing machine; use a half load cycle or quick wash setting if you must