Being more environmentally friendly doesn't mean you have to throw out everything you currently own and replacing them with items that are deemed more "green". While buying more eco-friendly things is beneficial, throwing out all of the things you own now will only add more junk to the landfills. Replacing some of your belongings, however, is not the only way to be more earth friendly. Being more responsible and conscious of your actions starts in your own home and how you use water, a privilege that is far too often overlooked and taken for granted.
Strangely enough, many flush unnecessary things down their toilets, including food, an insect that was just killed, or tissues. The toilet should only be used as a disposal for bodily fluids and other excrements, not as a substitute for a trash can. Some even dump their prescription drugs and other medication down the toilet, and traces of these chemicals are found in drinking water that has been treated, purified, and put back into the system to be used. Not using the toilet for the things that shouldn't be flushed in the first place will save you money on your water bill.
Try to cut down on your shower time. If you are one of those that like to take long, warm showers in the morning, you don't have to go from taking 30-minute showers to 5-minute showers in a day. Quitting "cold turkey" like that might only cause you to become frustrated and give up. Start decreasing 5 minutes off of your shower time every few days or once a week. Doing it in increments will make the transition easier, and you might start to appreciate the extra time you will have as a result of taking shorter showers.
The following has become something of a habit for some people, and they don't even realize that they are doing it. Running the water in the sink when it is not needed amounts to hundreds upon hundreds of wasted gallons per year in a single household. Whether you are washing your hands, brushing your teeth, or shaving, turn off the tap when you are not using it.
You may not have had the chance to change your light bulbs to more energy-efficient ones, and you might not have changed your toilet or showerhead to low-flow models, but every little bit counts! Implementing these small changes in your everyday routine will add up, and your wallet will thank you, too!
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