8 tips for saving water in the kitchen

Water is a finite resource, but necessary for our survival. Want to discover how you can save something as precious as the water that keeps you alive? Today we'll present you with 8 tips you can use to save water and make your consumption in the kitchen more sustainable.

Water is our greatest natural resource, but only 3% of it is fresh water, of which only ⅓ is accessible for consumption in agriculture and cities. The rest is frozen in glaciers or hidden underground.

And how can you save water in your kitchen?

Often, saving water in the kitchen also means saving energy, combining practicality with pleasure: saving the planet and minimizing your energy bill.

Steaming is the best way to cook vegetables than boiling them. When you steam your vegetables, you save water while preserving the nutrients in your food. Steaming doesn't involve adding fat like olive oil or butter. You save water and control your fat intake.

Do not use water to defrost food. Avoid using water to defrost food. If you want to practice sustainable water consumption, defrost your food by keeping it in the refrigerator overnight. If you forget, you can always use your microwave in "defrost" mode.

Fill your dishwasher completely. Before loading your dishwasher, make sure it's completely full. This way, you'll get the most out of your energy bill and save water, detergent, and time.

Use the right pots and pans. How many times have you filled a huge pot with water to cook a small portion of pasta or vegetables? We suggest you use the appropriate pots and pans for your recipes, since the larger the pots or pans, the greater the tendency to use too much water. Besides, too much water takes longer to boil, for example, and consequently increases energy costs.

Soak your utensils. Did you make that dinner recipe that stuck to the pan and you're scrubbing endlessly trying to wash it as best as possible? Don't leave the water running to loosen your soaking utensils. Fill or cover them with water for a while so that it's easier to wash them later without wasting water.

Reuse the water from your cooking. Don't throw away the water you used to cook pasta or vegetables. Instead, you can reuse it in the rest of your recipe (even adding more flavor), or water your plants (once the water has cooled down).

Clean immediately with a cloth. Instead of wasting water cleaning the kitchen floor after cooking, we suggest you wipe up any small spills that may occur while cooking with a cloth. If you do this while the food is in the oven, you can also keep your kitchen clean more easily.

Practice sustainable cleaning. Time for a deep clean with the mop? Take advantage of the water you leave running while waiting for it to reach the right temperature. Simply place the bucket under the tap and you'll soon have water ready for your cleaning.