Small Actions You Can Take
Educate Your Staff – Send an email or message out to your staff, reminding them to turn off the taps properly, report any leaking faucets or if they notice any damage to the pipes. Encourage them to only use as much water as they need (don’t run the taps for extended periods, etc).
Only Use Appliances When Necessary – If you have devices that use water, make sure they’re only used as needed, and again – aren’t leaking or damaged.
Carry Out Regular Maintenance – Get both your staff and your maintenance team on the same page, report any leaks or damage, or instances of water running more than it should, and get them fixed as soon as possible; the sooner the damage is repaired, or the issue sorted, the less water is wasted!
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Larger Actions You Can Take
Install Rainwater Butts – If you’re allowed to install water butts in your area, put them in place so you can make use of the water, obviously there are limitations as to what you can do with this water, but if you use water in appliances or for cleaning outdoor areas, then this may be an effective solution to reducing water use and costs.
Install Efficient Toilets and Taps – There are a number of water efficient models on the market, and swapping out old devices for newer, more eco-friendly ones will help you reduce your costs and usage. This could include dual-flush toilets or waterless urinals.
Implement Efficient Landscaping and Maintenance – For outdoor areas and properties, consider how the area is designed, and whether you get sufficient rainfall to warrant changes that will collect the runoff, or redirect it into areas (such as flowerbeds) that need it.
At the end of the day, it’s estimated that savings of around 30 to 50% on water usage can be achieved by installing or investing in reduction processes, practices, and technologies – which means that the costs involved in becoming eco-friendly are recoupable in a fairly reasonable amount of time, and your company can promote an eco-friendly culture that appeals to consumers, investors, and potential employees alike. Making a green change, and saving water is a benefit that helps everyone – your bottom line included.