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...home for more! Drain water heat recovery What is drain water heat recovery?  Before entering your water heater, the cold water feed goes through thin copper pipes wrapped around the drain. Heat from the draining water therefore warms the incoming water before it enters the water heater. This is another big money and ...

...water efficient toilets, learn more about home water and energy efficiency solutions in the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. DIY video of aftermarket bidet installation to toilet Do low flow showerhead work well? Best energy saving tips for green homes - 10 tips How to reduce hot water u...

...water catchment systems. Find more pages about water conservation sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Introduction to rainwater harvesting Learn about water efficient fixtures here Is greywater recycling in homes worth the investment? Resilient design features to make h...

...water? Or indeed grey water! The term 'gray water recycling' refers to all domestic waste water that is drained from sinks, showers, bathtubs and washing machines. While gray water can be reused, water from kitchen sinks or dishwashers is generally not recycled as it contains substantial amounts of grease and organic m...