Re-use grey water

Water from baths and showers is a good source for garden irrigation, as most shampoos and soaps are fairly mild and will be well-diluted in our washing water. It is relatively simple to convert the feed from your bathroom downpipe to distribute the water to water butts - or even a serious irrigation system if you have the time, money and know-how!

Butt out!

Make good use of the wet stuff that falls out of the sky (not so often at the moment, it seems) and collect it in a water butt - or multiple water butts if you have the space! This saves mains water, which appears to be in surprisingly short supply these days, and makes good use of rainwater that would otherwise just run down drainpipes into soak-aways and run-offs.

Compostable?

Don't throw unwanted food away! If it's left on your plate, or gone off in the fridge, could you use it as compost? Most fruit and veg can be recycled as great food for your garden (as can paper!) - but remember: meat and eggs can't! However some garden birds are partial to leftover meat, so how about leaving it out for them?

Coffee grounds on the ground!

Before emptying the contents of your coffee machine into the sink or bin, think about tipping it on the compost heap. If you're a keen gardener you might want to consider using it as a kinder way to keep slugs away from your plants. Some coffee shops even offer their old coffee grounds free to anyone who asks for them.