More Ideas & Tips

If you shorten your shower time from 10 to five minutes or less using a low-flow showerhead, you could save as much as 40 litres of water each time you shower.

Lower the temperature of your thermostat so that your heating system uses less energy. We recommend thermostat settings for a comfortable environment are 21 °C when you're home, 18 °C when sleeping and 15 °C when away from home for an extended time period.

You can save energy and money by washing all of your laundry in cold water. If you currently both wash and rinse in warm water, switch entirely to cold -- you could have substantial saving over the course of an year. There are also many laundry detergents designed specifically for cold water washing.

Using the clothes dryer during off-peak hours can help you save energy and better manage your electricity bill.

Setting refrigerator temperature between 2 °C and 5 °C can help you save energy.

If you'll be gone from your home for an extended period of time, turn your refrigerator off to save energy.

If you don't clean your dehumidifier regularly, it will have to work harder to maintain your preferred humidity setting.

Dryer vents tend to get blocked with lint at vent openings and along the duct length. Blocked vents are a fire hazard and can result in unnecessarily long dry times.

Plant growth depends on a regular supply of the correct amount of water based on the season. Manual irrigation can result in under or over watering, which can lead to poor plant growth and wasted water. An automated irrigation system provides a consistent, season-appropriate amount of water for your plants.

Lawns often require a lot of water to maintain. Other landscape options can improve aesthetics, provide additional space, or another function while using little to no water. These options include cactus or hardy plant gardens, gravel, or other landscaping (e.g. artificial turf or other maintenance free surfaces).