If you're like me, you wash your hands with hot water.  By the time your done, the water is just turning warm.  So, the net effect is that you have caused the hot water heater to turn on, burning fuel with no tangible benefit.  Washing with cold water saves energy.

There are also dish washing detergents specifically made for hard and cold water.

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thecitizen says:

Note to Admin: Merge with Turn Off Water While Washing Hands

http://www.creativecitizen.com/solutions/80-Turn-Off-Water-While-Washing-Hands

posted 06/10/08 at 03:09 AM

 

greenprofit says:

and turn off the water while you're lathering - it ain't gonna save the planet but it sure makes me more conscious of my overall consumption!

posted 06/08/08 at 11:49 AM

 

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