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8 things you can do to Green Your Sink
Plug the drain on water waste and outflow of toxins with these eco-smart sink strategies.
Turn off the tap to save water
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Save water at home the easy way. This no-brainer saves an average of 4 gallons of water a minute.
Fix leaky faucets
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Roughly 14 percent of the water "consumed" in US households is never even used—it just leaks down the drain because of leaky pipes and taps.
Seal leaky pipes
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The drip, drip, drip of water from leaky pipes can be a significant source of wasted water. Conserve natural resources and save money with these simple leak-sealing strategies.
Buy a faucet aerator
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Stop water, energy, and money from slipping down your drain by installing low-flow aerators on bathroom and kitchen faucets.
Install a rain barrel
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Collect water for household use directly from the source and lower your water bills by installing a rain barrel.
Install a graywater system
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Capturing "used" water from sinks and reusing it for landscaping irrigation and flushing toilets can cut back a home's water use by nearly half while posing no health risks.
Use natural drain cleaners
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Clear drains without powerful and toxic chemicals. It's not only easier on your drain, but also on the planet.
Dispose of pharmaceuticals properly
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Keep medications away from your drain. Pharmaceuticals dumped down the drain often turn up in drinking water supplies.
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