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Due to issues regarding global warning, a lot of people have turning their attentions to eco-friendly alternatives. You can find eco-friendly substitutes in almost every industry be it in electrical, industrial, and others. Even the plumbing industry in not an exception as there has been many current innovations that aim to help preserve the environment. The best thing about them is that aside from being eco-friendly, they are also wallet-friendly.
You may not be aware of the fact that an average American family spends approximately $500 annually mainly on sewer and water bills, and that is according to Environmental Protection Agency. Going green on plumbing will enable you to decrease such bill for more than 30%.
If you want start saving money and helping the environment, find a plumber and have your pipes, toilets, faucets and plumbing appliances go green. Here are some tips on going green.
· Pipes – Pipe insulation can considerably cut down your water and electricity consumption because the lesser amount of time needed to heat up the water, the less water and electricity are also used up.
· Toilets – Green toilets are comparatively cheaper than ordinary toilets and they also require much lesser water for flushing. A conventional toilet consumes 7 gallons of water to flush while a green toilet only uses 2 gallons. This 5-gallon difference can significantly affect your monthly water bill.
· Faucets – Eco-friendly faucets have restrictors that can also decrease consumption of water. Showerheads with low-flow and adjustable stream are also available which use up much lesser water volume per flow.
· Appliances – Appliances with energy star rating such as refrigerator, water heater and washing machine are energy-effective and create fewer dangerous emissions.
Find a plumber now and notice how going green can affect your monthly plumbing bills. |
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