Water conservation in the kitchen

• Dishwasher: always fill it completely and choose the fastest setting.
• Washing by hand: soak dishes to soften residues first, then scrub, and only use running water for the final rinse. For pots, place them in the sink to collect used water, instead of soaking in clean water.
• Detergent: use less. Excess soap needs more water to be rinsed off.
• Washing a jar or glass: put in a small amount of soapy water and shake with the cover on. Then transfer the water to the next utensil, wipe and rinse.
• Cooking: make one-pot meals (like stew, casserole, chili, lasagna, stroganoff, risotto etc.) to save on washing.