Casey Said:

What are some ways families can conserve energy and water at home?

We Answered:

ur big on saving water, you always turn off the sink when someone is using it!!!!!!!! huhuhmmmmmm but good 4 u, im too lazy so i let it run. uh ok i better answer the question before they take off pints, ummm turn sink off when not using it. energy? um solar panels, they hv many as u no in havaii. ummm or wind power! so kool, very good for beach communitays, humhmhmh someone. led lights instead of regular ones, turning lights off when leaving room or house. and of course cars! get cars like pryis etc.

A few ways you can save money around the home are;

Installing CFLs in your home can reduce your annual electricity bill by 14% and last 6 to 8 times longer than incandescent bulbs. They are now widely available in many styles and designs for as low as $1.50 a bulb.

Insulation, you could consider installing cavity wall insulation or roof insulation. 25 - 40% of heat is lost through the walls and 25% through the roof. Installing both will signifigantly reduce your annual heating bills and you should beable to recoup the cost within 2 to 3 years. This will save about 2-3 tonnes of Co2 per year. The cost is about $750, but grants are available.

Purchase local produce and use tap water not bottled, not only does this support the local economy it also reduces the carbon emissions from food transport, which accounts for about 19% of all emissions.

The average household wastes $76 in stand-by a year, turn your appliances off when not in use.

Reduce your heating thermostat by 1 degree can reduce your heating bills by 10% per year. Reduce your hot water tank thermostat to 50 degrees, each 5.5 degree reduces you hot water heating cost by 13%. Put a thick insulation jacket on your hot water tank (about $20), this prevents heat loss from your tank and can save about $20 a year in hot water costs. Install low-flow showerheads (about $20) – They cut your shower water use in half, with no change in performance, saving more than $100 a year in hot water use.

-Dry your clothes on a clothesline.
-Turn off lights when you aren't using them.
-Buy fluorescent light bulbs.
-Turn water off while brushing teeth.
-Some people only flush toilet after bowel movements (personally, that one has never been for me.)
-Do landscaping that requires less watering.
-Use sprinklers every other day only.
-Only run dishwasher when it is full.
-Try to limit showers to 10-minutes or less.
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