This is a water-saving tip worth repeating: Use your dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand. By choosing to run full loads in your dishwasher (and by using an Energy Star-certified model), you can save around 7,000 gallons of water every year. Even if you have an older model that isn't Energy Star-certified, it's still more water-efficient than washing by hand. Dishwashers do a better job at sanitizing your cups, plates and utensils, too.
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