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Use a water-saving shower head
A water-saving shower head uses 20–40% less water and energy. Good for the environment and your wallet, without sacrificing comfort.
Description
What we find interesting:
With a water-saving shower head, you save an average of 20% to 40% on water and energy per shower, without sacrificing comfort. This not only lowers your water bill, but also your energy consumption, because less water needs to be heated.
3 more reasons to use a water-saving shower head:
3 more reasons to use a water-saving shower head:
- You immediately reduce your CO2 impact: heating hot water requires energy, often via gas or electricity. By using less hot water, your energy consumption decreases, and therefore your CO2 emissions.
- You save money. According to Milieu Centraal, you can save approximately €24 per person annually on water and energy costs by using a water-saving shower head.
- It's quick and easy: replacing your shower head is simple: in just a few minutes, you're done, and your savings begin immediately.
Steps
- 1Check your current showerhead: Turn on the shower and collect the water in a bucket for one minute. If it holds more than 7.2 liters of water, your showerhead isn't water-efficient.
- 2Choose a water-saving shower head: Make sure it has a flow rate of no more than 7.2 liters per minute.
- 3Install the new shower head: Unscrew the old shower head and replace it with the new water-saving shower head.
- 4Combine with shorter showers: By taking shorter showers in addition to using the water-saving shower head, you can save extra
