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Is really not flushing the toilet any helpful? I’ve never heard of it and can’t imagine that 2 litres or so of water per day are that important compared to the other points.

Small difference is better than nothing, but the inconvenience to eco friendliness ration seems very bad with this one



> the inconvenience

What is inconvenient about not flushing the toilet if you only urinate? I may have a weak nose, but I have never smelled anything. If you are skeptical that this is the case, I would try for a couple days and see what you think.

I think the amount of water saved is higher than you expect. I work from home and drink a lot of coffee, so maybe my usage is higher than yours.

According to https://www.home-water-works.org/indoor-use/toilets:

> Toilet flushing is the single highest use of water in the average home, so it also presents a prime opportunity for water conservation. With the average person flushing five times a day, toilets make up about 31% of overall household water consumption.




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