Did you know that of the Earth's surface, water makes up about 70%, and yet only 3% is fresh water? A precious and very small amount on the grand scale.
By changing out one faucet in your home,
with a low-flow aerator at 1.5 gallons per minute,
this is a 45% savings and 14,700 gallons per year, over a traditional one with 2.75 gpm.
A toilet change is even more substantial; one with a 1.28 gallons per flush, can save up to 20% and 16,500 gallons per year over a traditional one with 3.5 gpf.
Dual-flush toilets are the winners, coming in at around 50% in water savings. However, for the little boys (and big boys) bathroom you might want to consider this latest product: a "waterless" urinal. It functions with vegetable oil, has no odor, very clean and low maintenance!
It's the small changes that we can make starting in our homes, that ultimately contributes to the good for us all.
Tracy Corriveau, CGP
Certified Green Professional
Interior Designer
360-860-1052
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