Why Recycle?
The escalating water crisis in Sydney and surrounding areas raises the importance of water tanks as a means of helping to reduce household water consumption.
Households in Sydney account for 70% of total water consumption. In a typical household, this is split as follows:
1. Shower
2. Outdoor - Lawn & garden watering
3. Washing machine
4. Kitchen, laundry & bathroom taps, leaks
5. Toilet
6. Outdoor - Pools, hosing down, car washing
7. Dishwasher |
25%
23%
17%
16%
14%
4%
1%
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Households can reduce their water usage either through installation of rainwater tanks or the installation of grey water recycling practices.
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