| Green plumbing, or eco-friendly plumbing, is | | | | economical alternative to expensive electrical |
| designed to complement other sustainable home | | | | systems, utilising the natural energy of the sun to |
| improvement initiatives, in the move to reduce | | | | heat hot water for use in your home. Most |
| the environmental footprint of our activities on | | | | systems have a back up in the event of |
| the planet. Plumbers armed with these skills can | | | | extended sun-free periods |
| implement and install a variety of energy saving | | | | •Grey Water Systems - Grey water is a |
| systems and appliances in the home. A green | | | | method of recycling water from sources and |
| plumber typically has to obtain certification by | | | | appliances in the home, such as the washing |
| attending a number of relevant courses, after | | | | machine and bath, for filtration, storage and later |
| which they are considered accredited. This | | | | reuse. Provided one uses environmentally friendly |
| confirms that they have expertise in a number of | | | | detergents, this system can provide a valuable |
| areas, including water efficient technologies such | | | | additional source of water for use in the home |
| as solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks and | | | | Top five water saving tips for the home Follow |
| grey water recycling systems; amongst others. | | | | these simple tips for making the most of precious |
| They also should be in possession of the most | | | | water resources around the home: |
| current information for consumers regarding | | | | • Install a dual flush toilet if you don't already |
| energy efficient measures for the home and | | | | have one • Showers are more water efficient |
| garden. | | | | than baths, just make sure you keep them quick |
| Green Plumbing Projects Some of the most | | | | • Repair all plumbing leaks promptly and keep |
| popular green plumbing projects for the home | | | | your appliances well maintained • Plant water |
| include: | | | | independent plants in your garden • Install a |
| •Rainwater Harvesting - Installing a rainwater | | | | rainwater tank and utilise this resource to water |
| tank is a great way of maximising this free | | | | your garden and wash the car |
| resource. Gardens require a significant amount of | | | | If you are interested in the benefits outlined |
| water, particularly in the summer, and a rainwater | | | | above, consult an accredited green plumber for |
| tank can also be connected to a toilet or laundry | | | | additional advice and guidance on greening your |
| for additional savings | | | | home. |
| •Solar Hot Water - Solar hot water is an | | | | |