Retrofitting taps with aerators cut the flow rate to 1/4th. When water goes through an aerator, it mixes with air but the impact is the same. 'Most taps dissipate 8-12 litres of water a minute. Using ...

Drip. Drip. Drip. With each day that passes, the average American household wastes approximately 90 gallons of water. Nationally, this translates to a loss of over 1 trillion gallons annually. Fresh ...

Let’s face it: when it comes to wine, there are times for splashing out – birthdays, Friday nights, Christmas– and times for reigning it in, such as mid-week or at the end of the month. While some ...

Water is getting pricier, summers drier, and most of us still let litres rush straight down the drain while we wash our hands or rinse a mug. There’s a tiny part on the end of your tap that could ...

A Charlottetown hotel that went through a city water audit expects to save thousands of dollars, while the city gets to cut back on its water use. A drought last summer drew attention to water use in ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Let’s face it: when it comes to wine, there are times for ...