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Toilet
Flush with less water
Fill Master Fill Cycle Diverter
The Fill Cycle Diverter saves 1/2 to 1 1/2 gallons of water per flush by diverting the majority of the water that flows down the toilet's overflow tube.Frugal Flush Flapper
This device is designed to convert toilets with a tank capacity of 3.5 to seven gallons into water-saving models.Niagara Toilet Tank Bank
This displacement bag will reduce your toilet tank's capacity by about 0.8 gallons. It's also very affordable.The Toilet Tummy
Low cost, user-friendly, and durable, it's designed to hang inside your toilet, and will displace 80-160 ounces of water, depending on if you use one or two.Toilet Tank Water Dam
This device works by cutting off a portion of your toilet tank, reducing its capacity by 20 percent.TwoFlush retrofit kit
Transform your one-flush toilet into a two-flush water-saving machine with this simple kit. It converts any standard North American toilet into a dual flush system.
Check your toilet for leaks
USA Landlord Leak Detector Dye Tablets
These Leak Detection Tablets are perfect for testing your toilet for leaks. Just drop tablets into the toilet tank and wait several minutes.
Choose recycled toilet paper
Cascades Toilet Tissue
Canadian brand of 100 percent recycled 2-ply bathroom toilet paper. Tissue is made with a high percentage of post-consumer waste fibers and is produced with 80 percent less water than the industry average. It is bleached without chlorine and is safe for septic systems. Comes in 4-pack and 24-pack sizes.Green Forest Recycled toilet paper
Order some Green Forest toilet paper (online) the next time you run out. It contains a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled content, is whitened without the use of chlorine, and soft and absorbent.Marcal Recycled toilet tissue
Made with 20 to 60 percent post-consumer recycled fibers, Marcal's toilet tissue is part of a range of eco-friendly products offered. Marcal's earth-conscious efforts have saved 6,000 trees, 2 million gallons of water, 140,000 gallons of oil, 30,000 cubic feet of landfill space, and 22,000 pounds of pollution to date.Seventh Generation Bathroom Tissue
Seventh Generation brand toilet tissue contains 80 percent post-consumer waste, 20 percent pre-consumer waste, and is 100 percent chlorine-free. It is hypoallergenic and safe to use with septic systems.
Install a dual flush system
Aquanotion Dual Flush Replacement Tank
Aquanotion's Two Flush system replaces your old tank with one that has a dual flush capacity. A full flush uses 2.2 gallons (9 liters) of water, while a half flush uses only 1 gallon (3.8 liters). Install it yourself, or get a plumber to complete the job within an hour.Caroma USA Dual flush toilets
Recognized as a world leader in dual flush technology, Caroma combines smart, contemporary designs with performance to help reduce bathroom water use. Some of Caroma's efficient toilets save up to 18,000 gallons per year.TwoFlush retrofit kit
Transform your one-flush toilet into a two-flush water-saving machine with this simple kit. It converts any standard North American toilet into a dual flush system.UPPERCUT Dual-Flush Retrofit Kit
The Dual-Flush Flushometer is the first commercial Flushometer to reduce water volume by 30 percent. Also available is the Dual-Flush handle, which retrofits most existing valves. Push the flusher up for a 1.1 gallon flush, and down for a 1.6 gallon flush.
Install a high-efficiency toilet
Toto Standard & Comfort ADA
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The Toto Drake is Terry Love's top choice in terms of functionality and performance. The Toto Drake has a powerful, yet quiet flush and can handle up to 900 grams of waste (about twice the mass of an average number two!). Comes in both the regular bowl size (26.5 inches), as well as the elongated model (28 inches). Take your pick.Toto UltraMax toilet
Described as having a "remarkable" three-second flush, as well as being a "good looking, high performance" toilet, the Toto UltraMax has a thorough flush, and can handle loads as large as 700 grams. The toilet is equipped with a 3-inch G-Max flapper assembly, which allows the water to drop faster to create a more powerful flush.
Create a composting toilet
Blooloo Composting Toilet
Blooloo Composting Toilets use advanced technology for faster composting called the Automatic Six-Way Aeration. The toilet models are manufactured by Sancor, which has over 30 years experience in the composting toilet industry. The company's models are available from your local dealer, which you can locate on its website.Envirolet Composting Toilets
Envirolet Composting Toilets claim to be the most advanced on the market, offering the new generation of vacuum-assisted flush toilets (the Envirolet® VF™) that flush with as little as 0.2 liters (or 0.05 gallons) of water. These models can overcome difficult installation locations since they can flush at almost any grade, even upward!SUN-MAR Composting Toilet
Sun-Mar composting toilets are available for any location, including pools, boats, camps, and homes. There are models that accommodate any power system: electric, non-electric, and solar powered. Choose from self-contained, central flush systems, and central dry systems models.
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