With the rising temperatures, melting ice caps and air pollution, many people are looking to more environmentally friendly solutions. Eating less meat and recycling frequently are important ways of reducing your individual impact on global warming, but what if we told you that there’s a way for your plumbing to help save the planet, and save you money, without you really needing to think about it on a daily basis?
With World Earth Day upon us, at GreenSmart we wanted to spread the word about green plumbing so that we can help you be more eco-friendly.
What is green plumbing?
Green plumbing is the investment in eco-friendly modifications and products to minimise water consumption, conserve energy, decrease chemical effects and lower utility bills. It can include the installation of water saving taps, solar-powered hot water, water storage tanks, septic tanks, rainwater harvesting devices and rainwater powered toilets and washing machines.
Traditional kitchen and bathroom plumbing is notoriously inefficient. A standard water heater uses a large amount of energy by constantly keeping hot water ready, even during times when no one in the building would use it. Standard toilets often use several gallons of water for a single flush, but green plumbing helps to resolve this waste to help make homes and businesses more efficient and environmentally friendly.
What are the advantages of green plumbing?
Obviously, the biggest advantages of green plumbing are the decreased environmental impact of eco plumbing systems, and the reduced waste that they produce.
As well as this, they also save money, extend the usage of your appliances due to the reduced water flow, and improve the health and hygiene of those living in the property due to the better air quality and uncontaminated water supply.
Does green plumbing cost much?
Taking on modifications in your property, depending on how many you make and which you choose, can be costly in the short-term. However, green plumbing is guaranteed to save money on bills because it diminishes waste.
Water, for example, is easily wasted – especially in the kitchen and bathroom. A leaky tap, for example, could waste up to 3000 gallons of water a year, and flushing the toilet uses between 3 and 6 litres of water per flush. Installing low-flow showers and toilets can minimise water consumption and reduce your water bills, and installing a tankless water heater can save you money on energy bills because they heat water only when you need it, rather than constantly – like traditional plumbing measures.
As well as this, the reduction in water flow ensures less wear and tear and therefore fewer repairs or replacements of pipes and appliances, contributing to future savings too.
Contact GreenSmart today to discuss our green plumbing services and find out how we could help you be more environmentally and economically friendly.
