Comments on: A greener way to flush the toilet http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/ Save money with coupons, deals, and inspiration! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:08:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2821 John Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:36:00 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2821 I turn on the hot water to brush my teeth before I shave and shower. I fill my drinking glass first and by the time the water is hot, I'm done brushing and ready to shave and then the water is nice and hot for my shower. I turn on the hot water to brush my teeth before I shave and shower. I fill my drinking glass first and by the time the water is hot, I’m done brushing and ready to shave and then the water is nice and hot for my shower.

]]> By: Ellie http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2796 Ellie Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:36:22 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2796 My family reclaimed shower water, as well as kitchen water, when we had a serious drought in the 70s. We also put a brick in the toilet tank to reduce the amount of water needed to flush the toilet. My husband installed a drip system for the garden in the backyard, and a timer for the sprinklers in front. I now run the sprinklers only on Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 a.m. for 3-4 minutes, using reclaimed water for any hot spells that require more water. I doubt that I'll be able to reduce usage by 15%, as is being proposed by the DWP. My family reclaimed shower water, as well as kitchen water, when we had a serious drought in the 70s. We also put a brick in the toilet tank to reduce the amount of water needed to flush the toilet. My husband installed a drip system for the garden in the backyard, and a timer for the sprinklers in front. I now run the sprinklers only on Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 a.m. for 3-4 minutes, using reclaimed water for any hot spells that require more water. I doubt that I’ll be able to reduce usage by 15%, as is being proposed by the DWP.

]]> By: Melissa@frugalandthriving.com http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2705 Melissa@frugalandthriving.com Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:06:51 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2705 You inspired me to post some water saving tips on my blog. You inspired me to post some water saving tips on my blog.

]]> By: Don't be a drip when it comes to saving water | frugalandthriving.com http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2704 Don't be a drip when it comes to saving water | frugalandthriving.com Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:59:46 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2704 [...] recently read a post on Bargain Babe about recycling shower water to use in the toilet and it reminded me about how saving water is not just about saving a few dollars, it’s about [...] [...] recently read a post on Bargain Babe about recycling shower water to use in the toilet and it reminded me about how saving water is not just about saving a few dollars, it’s about [...]

]]> By: tammy http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2682 tammy Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:31:13 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2682 I keep empty two liter coke bottles under my kitchen sink and reclaim cold water as I am waiting on hot. The reclaimed water helps with hydration in the garden. It works perfectly. Kudos to your sister and to you for flushing green! I keep empty two liter coke bottles under my kitchen sink and reclaim cold water as I am waiting on hot. The reclaimed water helps with hydration in the garden. It works perfectly.
Kudos to your sister and to you for flushing green!

]]> By: Lynn http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2678 Lynn Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:06:16 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2678 Great idea! Julia, please send us more water saving ideas. Great idea! Julia, please send us more water saving ideas.

]]> By: bargainbabe http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2669 bargainbabe Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:40:17 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2669 Wow, I wonder if these kinds of restrictions will spread to other areas. Can you share more info about how you have reduced your water usage? Thanks! Wow, I wonder if these kinds of restrictions will spread to other areas. Can you share more info about how you have reduced your water usage? Thanks!

]]> By: bargainbabe http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2668 bargainbabe Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:37:05 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2668 Hi Victoria, thanks for linking to this post instead of just copying and pasting it onto your blog. Hi Victoria, thanks for linking to this post instead of just copying and pasting it onto your blog.

]]> By: Victoria http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2658 Victoria Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:22:30 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2658 Hi, What a great idea! I'm always looking for specific tips that can really make a difference. I'll re-post this soon in our blog, www.sustainabilitythebook.com, with other tips and ideas on how to get greener. Thanks. Hi,

What a great idea! I’m always looking for specific tips that can really make a difference.

I’ll re-post this soon in our blog, http://www.sustainabilitythebook.com, with other tips and ideas on how to get greener.

Thanks.

]]> By: Melissa@frugalandthriving.com http://bargainbabe.com/2009/04/21/a-greener-way-to-flush-the-toilet/comment-page-1/#comment-2655 Melissa@frugalandthriving.com Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:15:03 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=3617#comment-2655 After 12 years of drought here in Oz, water is like liquid gold. Recycling water this way is pretty common (necessary) here. Level 6 water restrictions in our capital city meant showering with a bucket underfoot is an everyday occurence for many, not only to flush, but to do the clothes washing, water the garden, clean anything outside as using a hose is completely banned...we talk about depleting our natural resources but you wouldn't think a country could run out of water. Did I mention we are building water recycling plants so that we can now drink our toilet water. Mmmm yum... After 12 years of drought here in Oz, water is like liquid gold. Recycling water this way is pretty common (necessary) here. Level 6 water restrictions in our capital city meant showering with a bucket underfoot is an everyday occurence for many, not only to flush, but to do the clothes washing, water the garden, clean anything outside as using a hose is completely banned…we talk about depleting our natural resources but you wouldn’t think a country could run out of water. Did I mention we are building water recycling plants so that we can now drink our toilet water. Mmmm yum…

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