{"id":592823,"date":"2022-07-05T15:05:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/?p=592823"},"modified":"2022-09-29T11:42:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T15:42:00","slug":"doing-dishes-the-lazy-and-green-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/eco-activities\/doing-dishes-the-lazy-and-green-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing Dishes the Lazy (and Green) Way!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/cascade-header.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-592828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/cascade-header.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/cascade-header-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this: it\u2019s the end of a delicious meal and you\u2019ve licked your plate clean. But UGH, now it\u2019s time to do the dishes! Well, if you\u2019ve got a dishwasher, this is the Eco-Activity for you! We\u2019ll show you that when it comes to dishes, being lazy is the greener way to go!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"56\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-your-dishwasher.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-592825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-your-dishwasher.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-your-dishwasher-300x28.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that using your dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand? In fact, Energy Star certified dishwashers use 15 L of water every cycle\u2014you\u2019d use the same amount by just running your tap for about 2 minutes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"56\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/skip-the-sink.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-592832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/skip-the-sink.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/skip-the-sink-300x28.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dishwashers are powerful enough to take food residue off dishes so washing them beforehand is unnecessary and a waste of water. Just choose a quality detergent that is formulated to skip the pre-rinse. You should also make sure to not overcrowd the dishwasher. If there are too many dishes close together, the jets can\u2019t clean all the surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"56\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/pick-the-right-time.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-592831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/pick-the-right-time.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/pick-the-right-time-300x28.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Run your dishwasher during off-peak hours when the demand for energy is lower. Some energy companies will even give you a discount! Check with your energy company to see when your on- and off-peak hours are.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"56\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-dry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-592826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-dry.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/air-dry-300x28.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you need the dishes right away, try turning off the heat-dry setting on your dishwasher. This means your dishes will drip dry on their own, and that\u2019s energy-free! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"122\" src=\"\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/dish-icons.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-592830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/dish-icons.jpg 454w, https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/wp-content\/uploads\/dish-icons-300x81.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t have a dishwasher? No problem!<\/strong>&nbsp;There are tons of tips online that can help you be a green dishwasher too! 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