What you can do - Water

Find out how your actions impact the global environment and discover a number of simple ways in which you can make a real difference.

The United States uses approximately 1,300 billion litres (350 billion US gallons) of fresh water every day. This amount of water would fill up the Pyramid of Giza 513 times.

Where does it all go?

Washing clothes uses as much as 25% of residential water, each machine load using up to 150 litres (40 US gallons) of water, more than a full bathtub.
A leaking tap can waste 140 litres (37 US gallons) of water per week, almost the amount of water needed for a whole load of laundry.
A dishwasher uses up to 70 litres (18 US gallons) of water to complete a full cycle.

3 things you can do today:

Install a water butt to collect rainwater and use this or household leftover water in the garden and for watering indoor plants.
Wash the dishes by hand; you can save up to 90% of the water used by a dishwasher if you use a second sink or a bowl to rinse instead of leaving the water running.
Check your water pipes regularly, and install lagging on your pipes and external taps to prevent damage, leaks and bursts during cold weather.

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What is HSBC doing?

HSBC is making its own commitment to save water and reduce water waste. Explore the case studies section to find out what we have already done to save water in our buildings.

What you can do - Water

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