Every drop counts when it comes to saving water, so try these tips to conserve some H2O at home. If you run the faucet until you get cool water, capture the running water in another glass instead of letting it run down the drain; put it in the fridge so it’s ready for a cool drink later in the day. Never defrost food using running water; this is a major waste of resources -- especially when the microwave defrost setting or your refrigerator can also safely and quickly do the trick. And when doing laundry, match your water level to your load size; the manual should tell you how to adjust your machine for the perfect water level.
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