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Take showers instead of baths - you could save enough water each week for 1000 cups of tea. |
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Fix dripping taps. A tap dripping once a second can waste 13 litres a day or 4750 litres a year. |
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Boil only as much water in the kettle as you need - in one week you could save enough money to light your house for 1 day |
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Don't leave the tap running when you brush your teeth or wash your hands. Using a beaker when you brush your teeth can save 10-14 litres every time! |
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Install a water saving device in your toilet. These are available free from Northumbrian Water by calling 0845 717 1100. |
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Rinse vegetables in a bowl rather than in water from a running tap. |
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Use a rainwater butt to collect rainwater for watering plants |
The Council itself is a large user of energy and water and is trying to reduce the amount of energy and water it uses through its Environmental Stewardship Strategy. Up to 10% of the energy and water used could be saved simply through good housekeeping and there are a number of Ways to save energy at work.
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