Quit using running water to thaw food
The next time you thaw something from the freezer, stick it in the fridge the night before. Or, if you're crunched for time, immerse it in water or zap it in the microwave - either way, you'll cut H2O waste from running them under the tap.
- Regular faucets use 3-5 gallons per minute, so thawing out that chicken breast can drain a tank fast.
- You can save about $25 per year on your water bill by adopting this tip.
- If you normally run your frozen foods under hot water, you'll save a little power and money on water heating by sticking them in the fridge or immersing them in H2O instead.
- Three options:
- 1) Stick food in the fridge the night before (sometimes longer for meat - about a day for every 5 pounds)
- 2) Immerse it in water (in the sink or a bowl) for about an hour
- 3) Use the defrost feature on your microwave.
