Most of us will remember the water cycle from school so, surely, no matter how much water we use in the shower, it will eventually come back as rain, right? Well, kind of, but it takes huge amounts of processing to get it clean and into your pipes again. So this is another of those times when less is more in terms of protecting the planet. Here are some simple ways for saving water (and energy) when you shower …
1. Time your playlist
Showers generally use less water than baths – as long as you don’t stretch them out for too long. A typical eight-minute electric shower whooshes through about 40 litres of water compared with double that for a bath. But if you cut down your shower time to five minutes, your usage would be down to just 25 litres (which is, incredibly, still more than many households believe they use in a day). Having a playlist that lasts, say, five minutes will act as a reminder and save you water and energy – while keeping your housemates or other half from hammering on the door, wondering what on earth is taking you so long.
