1. Shower with a bucket.

Shower with a bucket to catch water for plants .

You can easily shower while catching water to reuse on plants. Here’s how to do it cleanly and safely:

🚿🌱 How to Shower and Reuse the Water for Plants

1. Use a Clean Bucket or Tub

• Place a clean bucket, washing-up bowl, or large tub in the shower tray.

• Make sure it’s free from chemicals (no cleaners or detergents).

2. Catch the “Cold Start” Water

• The best water to reuse is the clean, cold water that runs before the shower heats up.

• This water is perfect for:

  • Houseplants

  • Garden plants

  • Outdoor planters

💡 Tip: A typical shower can waste 5–10 litres waiting for hot water.

3. Reuse Lightly Soapy Water (Optional)

You can use shower water after washing, only if:

• You use mild, biodegradable soap/shampoo

• No bleach, disinfectants, or strong fragrances

Safe for:

• Lawns

• Trees

• Shrubs

Avoid using on:

• Vegetables or herbs

• Sensitive plants

2. Automate savings.

Set up a standing order to transfer a small amount weekly.

3. Cut shampoo bottles in half to get the last bits 

Why It Works

• Shampoo and conditioner bottles often trap 10–20% of product that’s hard to squeeze out.

• Cutting the bottle lets you access every last drop, saving money and reducing waste.

How to Do It Safely

1. Choose the right bottle

   • Works best with rigid plastic bottles, not soft squeeze bottles.

2. Clean your work area

   • Lay down a towel or cutting board to avoid spills.

3. Cut the bottle

   • Use strong scissors or a craft knife carefully.

   • Cut horizontally across the middle or slightly above the bottom for easier access.

4. Scoop out the product

   • Use a small spatula, spoon, or clean fingers to get all the shampoo or conditioner.

5. Store leftovers

   • Transfer to a smaller container or reuse the bottom half of the bottle.

6. Recycle the bottle

   • Once empty, rinse and recycle the plastic if possible.

Extra Tips

• You can do the same for body wash, lotion, and liquid soap.

• Combine almost-empty bottles to create a new “last bits” bottle.

• Keep a small silicone spatula in your bathroom; it makes scooping easier.

✅ Bonus: This tip can save $10–$20 per year per household if done consistently.

4. Make your savings work harder.

Use a high-yield savings account.

5.

Treat Savings Like a Monthly Bill. 

Pay your savings first—automatically—just like rent or utilities.

Then live on the rest.