Hand-washing dishes inefficiently can use up to 15 gallons of hot water, or almost 3 pounds of CO2, each time you wash dishes!  <br><br>
Rather the letting the water run continuously while you wash your dishes, put them in a tub of hot soapy water while you wash them. Then rinse them in a second tub filled with clean hot water.<br><br>
This action saves your household 125 pounds of CO2 per year, plus you will save on your water bill.
<br><br>Also make sure your kitchen faucet has an aerator.  Aerators reduce water flow by about 25% while providing a strong stream of water. (See Action 2: Install low-flow shower and faucet aerators, for information on how to install aerators.)