In the kitchen

In the kitchen

• Don’t run water when washing the dishes
• Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
• When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink basin or a large container and rinse when all the dishes have been soaped and scrubbed.
• Wash vegetables in a bowl of water, washing the cleanest ones first. Use this water for your plants.
• Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
• Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
• Setting cooling systems and water softeners for a minimum number of refills saves both  water and chemicals, plus more on utility bills.
• Don’t use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.