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1.- Put two full bottles inside the toilet tank and you will save 2 to 4 liters every time you use it. Do not throw paper in the toilet.
2.- Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving, you can save up to 10 l. daily
3.- Take a shower instead of a bath, you will save 150 l. per bath
4.- Fix broken taps and pipes urgently. A tap with a small drip loses 30 l. daily.
5.- Water the plants at dusk to avoid losses due to evaporation. And the plants will thank you. 
6.- Use the washing machine and dishwasher at their maximum capacity. These two appliances are where the most water is used. You can use the water from the second rinse to water your plants.
7.- Do not use the showers on the beaches, it is a superfluous and unnecessary luxury.
8.- Do not overuse bleach, it breaks the bacterial balance of the purifiers, making their work difficult. Use ecological detergents, preferably without phosphates.
9.- Choose native plants for your garden and flowerpots. They use less water and require much less work than exotic plants. They also attract butterflies and do not require the use of chemicals for their maintenance.
10.- Place diffusers and other saving mechanisms on faucets and irrigation hoses, you will make better use of water by reducing its consumption.

REMEMBER: Less than 3 % of the water on our planet is fresh and only 0.01 % is found in lakes and rivers. DO NOT WASTE IT!

Adapted from the newsletter «La Matruca» for Ecuador by Ballenita si
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