- Use a bathroom exhaust fan with in-built heating lamp rather than stay longer in the shower to warm up.
- A four minute shower timer can reduce water and energy usage by 40 per cent.
- Dry clothes on an outdoor line or indoor clothes rack rather than in the dryer.
Resources
- Sydney Water – Learn how to be more water wise and save on your water bill.
- Office of Environment and Heritage – site has tips on saving water through sections called Products and appliances, Rainwater tanks and Greywater.
- Energy Rating – An Australian Government website that compares the energy efficiency of household appliances.