Indore City Resilience Strategy - ImagineIndore.org
Indore City Resilience Strategy - ImagineIndore.org
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It's also a good idea to turn off the tap when you're not using it. While brushing your teeth, shampooing or washing<br />
your car or other vehicles, turn off the water until you actually need it for rinsing. You'll reduce your water bill<br />
(electricity bill) and also help to conserve this vital resource. The regions dependent on the groundwater can save it<br />
by using only when required.<br />
Water<br />
Take Shorter Showers<br />
Did you know that showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs? So cut your shower short and save emission<br />
of the carbon dioxide isn't it interesting?<br />
Set your water heater at 49 0 C. to save energy, and wrap it in an insulating blanket if it is more than 5 years old. Buy<br />
low-flow showerheads to save hot water . Wash your clothes in warm or cold water to reduce your use of hot water<br />
and the energy required to produce it. That change alone can save at least 250 kg of carbon dioxide annually in most<br />
households. Use the energy-saving settings on your washing machines or other gadgets.<br />
Install a Low-flow Shower Head<br />
Using less water in the shower not only conserves this precious resource, but it also means less energy is used to<br />
heat the water.<br />
Wash your Clothes on the Cold Water Cycle<br />
You'll save energy because the water isn't being heated, and your clothes will last longer.<br />
Air Dry Your Clothes<br />
Weather in our country is very generous and most of the time uniform in the seasons. how about putting your<br />
laundry on the line to dry? You'll save plus, there's no better stain remover than the sun.<br />
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