water water, everywhere.

Usually when you think of grey water (if you haven’t thought about it, grey water is clean water used once, then re-used again for other jobs where it doesn’t need to be so squeaky clean), it means getting into the plumbing and installing a complicated water recycling system. But it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Showering is one of the most water-consumptive activities in the home, so why not reuse some of your shower water for cleaning, watering your plants or garden, or flushing the toilet?

Collect water from your shower by sneaking a bucket into the tub, or if you’re up for it, plug your drain and leave your leftover water in the tub for the day – just don’t slip on the way out! If you keep up with this trick, you’ll not only be reusing water, you’ll also have your very own rain gauge to measure your water consumption. Aim to beat your record each time you hop back into the shower and pour your bucket out!