Methodology of energy and water consumption and quality of life
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Methods for water consumption:
Toilets
1. Do not use toilet as water basket: Flushing a cigarette, tissue paper in the toilet is prohibited. Using of garbage basket is recommended.
2. Buying an adjustable toilet Flapper: By installing an adjustable toilet flapper it will help the user to flush minimum water with good usage.
Insulate water pipes
It is easy to insulate water pipes with pre-slit foam pipe insulation. It will heat water fast and we will not waste water when it becomes too hot.
Recycling of Water
We can collect the cold water and use it for shower, watering the plants, or flushing toilets.
Eating less water- intensive foods
Most of the food – diet is water- intensive. Instead of taking water- intensive diet we should shift to plat- based diet.
Methods of Energy Consumption
Shut-down the computer
Computers are the biggest source of energy in the office buildings. We should turn the monitor off and ditch the screen saver.
Choosing the right light
LED bulbs are the most efficient lighting option. It uses 75% less energy than the normal bulbs. They also have no mercury and has more longevity than the normal bulbs.
Unplug the electrical devices:
Electrical devices like television. Microwaves, printers, scanners use more standby powers. When the usage of the device is finished we should switch off the electrical appliance sin order to save energy.