Water Saving Tips from Bigelow Tea

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Every known form of life on earth, from mammal to microbe, requires water to survive.  In a world where drought has become a serious problem, clean water is a precious resource which must be conserved, otherwise it will eventually run out. In order for this not to happen, each of us can do our part to reduce our household water footprint. As part of our Sustainabili -TEA program, Bigelow Tea is committed to preserving the environment – everything from energy conservation to waste reduction. We’d like to also share some simple water-saving tips that everyone in your family can use:

• Don’t keep the water running while brushing your teeth or shaving
• Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators
• Insulate your pipes
• Take shorter showers
• Don’t flush the toilet unnecessarily
• Minimize the use of your sinks/sink garbage disposal unit
• Use the dishwasher /clothes washer only when you have a full load
• If you wash dishes by hand, don’t keep the water running
• When washing vegetables/fruit, don’t keep the water running
• Water your lawn only when it needs it
• Check faucets, pipes, toilets  and water meter for leaks
• Layer some mulch around your trees and plants (it slows the evaporation of the moisture)
• Don’t keep the hose running when washing your car
• Invest in a tankless water heater

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A great way to get started is by checking your household water footprint, using this online H²O Calculator. It will give you an idea as to where and how you and your family can conserve water.  Good luck and have fun with it!