Water

	One-hit wonder Install water saving tap inserts to your taps (see www.tapmagic.co.uk).
	Repeating challenge Follow the toilet rhyme: ‘if it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it down’!
	Repeating challenge Fix any dripping taps immediately.
	One-hit wonder Install a water meter.
	Repeating challenge Keep a jug of water in the fridge so you don’t have to run the tap to get cold water.
	Repeating challenge Tip any spare water onto plants rather than down the plug.
	One-hit wonder Buy a dual flush toilet.
	Repeating challenge Buy a used bathwater syphon to take your bath water into the garden. See www.droughtbuster.co.uk.
	Repeating challenge Shower, don’t bath (and don’t use a power shower). You could use a third less water, saving up to 400 litres a week.
	The Big Ask Install a grey-water collecting system. See www.reuk.co.uk for more details
	One-hit wonder When you replace your washing machine, buy one that is A-rated and water efficient.
	Repeating challenge Wash vegetables in a bowl rather than under a running tap.