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BackgroundShowers use up around 2/3 of your homes water heating costs. (Source: stopglobalwarming.org) Every time you lower your shower's temperature or shorten its length, you are using less hot water and saving on emissions from the natural gas or heating fuel used to heat it.
Carbon SavingsAround 600 pounds of carbon can be saved each year by shortening shower length and installing a low-flow showerhead (see below). (Source: stopglobalwarming.org) Switching to a low-flow toilet can reduce your home's indoor water consumption by 20% (Source: livinggreen.org ) Take Action Now!
The following appliances can be found at almost any local home improvement store. Installing a low-flow showerhead reduces the amount of water coming out of your shower and helps use less hot water. Most home improvement stores sell these.
Install aerators on your sinks. These small attachments are similar to low-flow showerheads and reduce the amount of water coming out of your faucet, while better directing the water flow.
Consider installing low-flush toilets, which use about half as much water as standard toilets. Dual-flush toilets also use less water.
Spenard Builders Supply stocks many of these water saving products, which can be ordered by contacting their Rural Sales Department (907-261-9313) or finding a Spenard Builders Supply near you. |


