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Coming off of a stressful week?

02.05.2009

Submitted by tmeronek on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 1:02am.
The Bite:
Go deeper - underwater that is. If you're looking for all-out relaxation and a shower just won't cut it, treat yourself to a bath. Just do a few easy things - such as not filling it up all the way - to make your indulgence a little greener, and you won't get in over your head.
The Benefits: 
  • Not-so-deep water bills. A typical shower uses 12 gallons of hot water, while a bath takes about 20, but if you fill your bath up an inch less than regular, you'll save up to 4.5 gallons.
  • Eco-accessories for shallow wallets. Up the relaxation ante with inexpensive eco-trimmings such as bath salts.
Personally Speaking: 
Our favorite way to save water in the bath? Bathing with a friend, naturally (showering with a friend works too).
Wanna Try: 
  • Save baths for special occasions or stressful evenings.
  • Put the plug in from the beginning to save water (the hot water should warm up the initial cold water).
  • Fill up a couple inches below full.

Last, opt for eco-accoutrements:

Cocktail Fact

A 2008 survey found 37% of American women and 15% of American men spend more than an hour in the bathroom each day.

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Biters fill up the bath a couple inches lower than usual, we'll save enough water to meet an average family's total water needs for 257 days (including watering a lawn).

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Marcy Gibbel  on February 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM 1
Actually, I have a question: Is there an easy way to drain a tub and reuse the water, say, in my garden? I fill my toddler's bath about a third of the way, maybe a little less, three or four times a week. I hate seeing all of that gray--or blue, or brown, or sandy--water go down the drain. California's in a drought, you know.
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