Even though the water efficiency of domestic appliances has improved greatly over the years, washing our clothes and dishes still represents a significant fraction of everyday household water consumption. And it is something we all have to do.
However, cutting down our water consumption in these activities is not too difficult.
Besides choosing water-efficient appliances, make sure you follow the instructions on detergent packages to get the best results with the lowest possible amount of water, energy, detergent and packaging.
Also load machines properly, without overloading but also without succumbing to the temptation to run a wash before the machine is full. And finally, use water and energy saving cycles where you can.
In addition, there are a number of other things you can do to save water in your wash and save water around the home.