Have you tried these lesser-known ways to save water?

The sprinkler doesn't have to run every day. Watering the lawn less often doesn't only help to save water but the grass will benefit too. — Photos: dpa

MOST of of us are aware of the need to save water, and many know a few ways to reduce their use. Turning off the shower while you soap yourself, not running the washing machine half full, and watering the garden with collected rainwater are all widely known water-saving solutions – here are some other ways we can use water more efficiently in everyday life

Don’t pour cooking water down the drain