39 Harmless Habits at Home That Unknowingly Affect Eco-Friendliness
Harmless Habits: Pasta Water and Drains
While it’s common practice not to flush things like grease or oil down the kitchen sink, not flushing the pasta water may surprise some people. The reality is that pasta water can accumulate in your veins as fatty deposits and cause major problems later (no pun intended). However, we have a much better way to get rid of all that starchy water.
In fact, you can use pasta water as garden fertilizer. This gives your plants carbohydrates, which can help them grow. If you choose to use water to water your plants, just make sure it’s salt-free.
