Prior to 1992, the average toilet in the U.S. used at least 3.5 gallons of water per flush (GPF). In 1992, the federal government passed a new standard for toilet manufacturers aimed at conserving water. All toilets installed after 1992 may use no...
The average American will flush his toilet almost 140,000 times during his lifetime, says the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA. If you have an old, damaged or inefficient toilet, those flushes can consume far more water than...
Toilets account for about 30 percent of water used inside the home, the Environmental Protection Agency notes. By reducing your water consumption, you can help conserve the world's supply while reducing your annual water and sewer expenses. A...
Water conservation at home serves many purposes. By using water wisely, you can save money on your water bill and lessen the environmental impact of wasting water. According to Energy Star, the environmental impact of inefficient use of water not...
Saving water can lower your water bill and help preserve the amount of water available to all consumers. More than three quarters of the Earth's surface is made up of water, but only 2.8 percent of this water is available for human consumption,...
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the average person uses anywhere from 80 to 100 gallons of water every day. Most of this water is used to flush the toilet, which leaks at a constant rate of around 22 gallons per day. The demand for...
It can be hard to think of water as a limited resource. After all, most Americans have access to as much water as they want just by turning on their taps. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, however, at least 36 states expect to...
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average family of four spends $500 a year on water for the home. By reducing your overall water consumption, you can reduce the amount you spend on water and help the planet at the...
Saving water not only protects a scarce resource, it also saves money. You can invest in water efficient toilets, shower heads and faucets to save water. You can also find clever ways to save water around your home and when working outdoors by...
With the current economic problems in the country, you are probably looking for ways to save money. In addition to helping the environment, saving water has financial benefits as well. There are many ways to save water, some of which may even be...
Americans use more than ten times the World Health Organization's minimum recommended daily water consumption for cooking, drinking, cleaning and personal hygiene, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. But as the challenges of...
The average American uses 59.8 gallons of water per day. Water for lawns and gardens adds an extra 100 gallons per person per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But this rate of consumption needs to decrease in...
Conservation of natural resources is an important step to ensure sustainable growth and sufficient resources for future generations. Saving water can entail modifying your consumption habits, making wise appliance choices, replacing older water...
According to the U.S. Geological Survey Georgia Water Science Center, the average American consumes about 80 to 100 gallons of water per day. Residential demands represent about 75 percent of total city water use, and indoor water use accounts for...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, reports that on average, American households use 27 percent of their indoor water for toilets, 21.7 percent for washing machines, 16.8 percent for bathing and 15.7 percent for faucets. In...
People require fresh water to live, yet only three percent of the Earth's water is fresh, and of that, 69 percent is trapped in glaciers and icecaps, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The rest has to serve the needs of the Earth's growing...
Toilets provide a sanitary way to dispose of human waste and have many interesting and important features, says Virginia Gardiner, author of "Waste Opportunity," published in "Dwell" magazine. When searching for a new toilet to buy, Gardiner...
Major environmental issues can seem overwhelming to tackle at home--think global warming and air pollution. But water conservation is something you can work into your daily life. You can take big steps such as buying a high-efficiency clothes...
Only 2.5 percent of the water on Earth is fresh water. More than two thirds of that amount has accumulated in the ice caps. Out of the remaining percentage, humans must choose judiciously what to use. According to “The Economist,” the...
Going green can save the world time, energy and valuable resources. According to the Federal Citizen Information Center, it take less energy to turn recyclable products into new ones than to make products from scratch. Going green also cuts down...
Water is one of the most precious resources on this planet. Without water, nothing can live. Unfortunately, many people waste water or pollute water through activities that could easily be avoided and prevented. With a few lifestyle changes you...
The focus on the degradation of the environment has caused many people to think about ways to protect the planet and conserve remaining resources. If you want to go green, there are many simple strategies you can incorporate into your daily life...
Roughly 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered with water. However, only 1 percent of the water is suitable for drinking, while 2 percent makes up glaciers and ice caps and the remaining 97 percent is salty or otherwise unfit for...
On average, Americans use approximately 125 gallons of water per person per day, according to the University of Maryland. More of the water used indoors is used in the bathroom than in any other room of the house. Therefore, the bathroom an ideal...
Water is a valuable resource, but consumers should use it wisely to help conserve it. Whether you live in a bustling city or in the middle of a desert, everyone can help save water by finding ways to recycle and conserve, both indoors and...
Saving water is not only good for the environment, it saves you money. The average U.S. household, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, uses 27 percent of its indoor water for toilets, 16.8 percent for the shower, 21.7...
Three percent of the world's water is fresh, according to United States Global Change--and only one percent of that water is available for human use. Saving water doesn't have to be expensive or take a long time to see results. Conserving water...
Water is an essential resource used every day. Less than 1 percent of the world's water, however, is suitable for human uses, such as drinking and cooking, according to the World Health Organization. The rest is saltwater or permanently frozen....
Your local recycling center probably doesn’t accept every type of plastic. You may need to contact them or visit their website to find out which numbers they’ll accept. To figure out what you have, turn your plastic bottles upside...
