Turn Off While You Scrub — Full Week

Quick quiz

These ask about details you only notice by really doing the task. Get every one right to pass.

1. 1. You check a tap for a slow drip. What's the most reliable sign it's leaking?

   Water collects in a cup left under it overnightThe tap handle feels coldThe tap makes a click when turnedThe sink looks shiny

2. 2. Why does saving hot water count twice?

   Cold water costs nothingHot water evaporates fasterYou save the water and the energy used to heat itHot water is harder to recycle

3. 3. While the tap ran during brushing, roughly how much water would flow in two minutes?

   Around 10–12 litresAbout half a litreAround 1 litreOver 50 litres

4. 4. After timing a shorter shower, what usually saves the most?

   Turning the water slightly cooler but same lengthShowering at night instead of morningCutting the minutes the water runsUsing less soap

5. 5. Turning off the tap while brushing saves…

   NothingWaterElectricity onlyPlastic

6. 6. A dripping tap can waste…

   Litres every dayOnly hot waterA single drop a yearNo water

7. 7. Which of these is the best first step for less waste?

   Buy a new oneBurn itReduce what you useThrow it in any bin