How can I wash my dishes in a greener way?

When washing dishes, it’s important to think about how much energy and water we are using.  

To wash your dishes in the greenest way we recommend:

• washing dishes by hand and using as little water as possible
• waiting to wash the dishes and then filling a small bowl of water to reuse 
• if you have a dishwasher, make sure you wait until it is full before turning it 
• use the eco or energy saver setting when using a dishwasher
• use zero waste or plastic free dishwashing products, such as silicone sponges. Most zero waste shops will also have a refill station allowing you to fill your own containers with washing up liquid, reducing the amount of plastic you buy.