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Water Pik is a well established shower head manufacturer long known for producing high-quality bathroom fixtures. Their EcoFlow line of shower heads are eco-friendly options for your shower, helping reduce water consumption through low-flow shower heads without compromising on the shower experience.

About Water Pik

WaterPik has been producing quality shower heads since 1974. Creators of the first pulsating shower head, the Original Shower Massage, WaterPik shower heads are known for their long lasting quality in addition to a superior shower performance. With many different models to fit any bathroom style, WaterPik shower heads are the perfect replacement for your shower. The EcoFlow shower heads were developed by WaterPik as a high-efficiency alternative to the standard shower head to help water conservation in every home.

EcoFlow Water Saving Shower Heads

Water Pik’s EcoFlow Shower Heads are high-efficiency, low-flow devices that limit water consumption without compromising on the shower performance. Through innovative features, Water Pik’s EcoFlow shower heads dramatically reduce water consumption in the shower, making them eco-friendly. By law, the standard shower head in the United States uses no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. Water Pik EcoFlow shower heads go a step further. They come in two categories – 1.5 gallons per minute and 2.0 gallons per minute. The high-efficiency 1.5 gallons per minute EcoFlow shower heads therefore reduce water consumption by about 40 percent. For an average household, this translates into savings of approximately $180 when the costs of gas, water and sewage are added. Water conservation alone is in the order of 17,000 gallons per year for a family of four. Calculate your savings through the use of the eco-friendly WaterPik EcoFlow shower heads here.

Not only do the eco-friendly Water Pik’s EcoFlow help water conservation through reduced water flow, but additional savings are gained through reduced water heating costs as well as power costs for pumping water. Water Pik has also made sure that reduced water flow does not compromise on the shower experience by making improvements to the spray of water through the high-efficiency EcoFlow shower heads. Water Pik shower heads also come with multiple spray patterns as well as a way to control water flow rate.

Water Conservation Through EcoFlow

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that water consumption in the United States multiplied by three times during the last fifty years. Increased public demand for water has placed undue pressure on the environment and the natural habitat of various wildlife. Eco-friendly home improvements like the Water Pik EcoFlow shower heads help reduce water consumption in your household.

Water Pik is also assisting the EPA as a partner in its WaterSense program, helping develop new high-efficiency shower head specification. WaterSense labeled products are also required to perform as well, if not better, than their less efficient counterparts.

Support water consevation by using WaterPik EcoFlow shower heads.

A green kitchen involves more than just green food products. Environmentally-friendly food preparation techniques, energy-efficient kitchen appliances, and non-toxic cleaning products are all an integral part of a green kitchen. More and more green alternatives are available today to practice true green living in our kitchens.

Green Stoves

The two main types of stove tops available today are gas and electric. Since most of the electricity in the United States comes from coal-burning power plants, both stove top alternatives essentially run on fossil fuels. Therefore it is important to get the most energy efficient model available, regardless of whether you prefer gas or electricity stove tops. For gas stoves, lower BTU’s are more energy efficient. However, it is recommended to have at least one high-output burner (~12000-15000 BTU/hr) for food that require quick boiling or searing.

For electric stove tops, the most efficient kind are the relatively new ones that use induction elements. These energy efficient induction stove tops transfer electromagnetic energy directly to heat pots and pans. However, induction stove tops require metal pots – cast iron, stainless steel, etc. – and aluminum or glass cookware will not work. The next best electric stove top are those that have ceramic glass surfaces, and these are also much easier to clean. The regular coiled electric stove tops are considered the least energy efficient, but are also the cheapest. If you do decide to go with a standard electric stove top, it is important to look for the highest efficiency ratings.

Durable Kitchen Utensils

When choosing kitchen utensils and cookware, the most environmentally friendly ones are those that are the most durable. Non-stick cookware are not known to last very long. In addition, possible health hazards caused by the peeling non-stick coatings are still being investigated. Cast iron or stainless steel cookware cost more, but last a long time. Wooden or plastic utensils also degrade over time, making durable metal utensils the greener choice.

Efficient Cooking Methods

The manner of cooking makes a big difference in the energy-efficiency of your kitchen. Using the correct cookware size can dramatically reduce energy consumption. Using a 6-inch pan on an 8-inch burner wastes about 40 percent of the heat output according to Energy Star. Using a microwave instead of an oven uses about a fifth of the energy. Also, using pressure cookers can save about 70 percent of the heat required to cook food. Cooking food in bulk at once saves a lot of energy also. Using ovens to cook food one after another uses a lot less energy than cooking them separately, as less heat is required to reheat the oven to high temperatures again.

Green Kitchen Chemicals

It is important to use environmentally-friendly surface cleaning liquids, dishwasher liquids and other chemicals around the kitchen. Not only are they non-toxic but also healthier and safer for the family and the planet. There are now many natural cleaning products available that are plant based and biodegradable, making them environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional cleaning liquids.