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a garden hose or sprinkler can use almost as much water in an hour as an average family of four uses in one day. s

DUMP THE HOSEThere’s a reason why in high summer we’re often faced with hosepipe bans – they use an enormous amount of water – around 225 litres in just a 15 minute period on average. Dump the hose and use a watering can instead

– a 10 litre watering can should do the trick and rather than spraying the whole garden it’ll ensure that you have more control over where the water you’re using is going, wasting far less.

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100,000 litres of rainwater fall on the roof of each home every year. and nearly all of this goes straight down the drain.

100,000 litres of rainwater fall on the roof of each home every year. and nearly all of this goes straight down the drain.

A camel can resist 17 days without drinking under a scorching heat.

RAISE THE ROOF Water run-off from buildings is another waste of resources, but in recent years the invention of Green Roofs has started to have a positive impact on reducing run-off and conserving water for use in gardens. Green Roofs contain plant material and

soil and when placed on top of a shed or other surface help to absorb water from rainfall rather than letting it turn into useless run-off. This water can then be recycled for use in the garden

A daily bath uses 16,425 litres more water a year than a daily shower would

S econd-hand water is a great way to keep your garden green. Once

you’ve finished in the bath, scoop out the ‘grey water’ and give your plants a drink. While the garden won’t mind mild soaps, washing machine water or greasy water from the kitchen sink is harder to swallow.

save water, save money.

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