Saving water

Follow these top tips to save water in your business.

Office/Domestic Use | Catering Use | Factory Use

• Use trigger operated sprays when preparing food  Use these instead of washing it under a tap.
• Allow sufficient time for food products to defrost naturally.  Try not to relying on water thawing
• Fit a solenoid valve to equipment.  These ensure that it can only use water when the equipment is turned on.
• Set the rate of flow on equipment such as ice machines and potato peelers to a minimum.  This ensures best performance while saving water
• If you use channels for food waste disposal, fit sensors.  These ensure that water flows only when necessary.
• Ensure dishwashers are only used when fully loaded.  You should also check that nozzles are clean and do not need replacing.

Need information, advice or support? Contact us on 1850-green1 (1850 473361) (helpline is available Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00). Eligible companies may also submit a request for a free Resource Efficiency Audit. It is recommended that companies register and use the audit tools prior to requesting a Resource Efficiency Audit.