LET’S HELP PROTECT WHAT WE LOVE.
We need to take actions to help save water and help make a difference to climate change for our future generations, environment and ecosystems.
LET’S HELP PROTECT WHAT WE LOVE
WHY DO WE NEED TO CONSERVE WATER?
Water is an essential resource. Without it, life would not be possible and neither would modern society. While it may feel like we have an endless supply of water in New Zealand, it is still important to be mindful of our water use – even during times of intense rainfall. This is because our wastewater infrastructure is designed to handle a certain amount of water, and when too much water is present, stormwater drains can become overwhelmed. This can lead to issues such as flooding and water damage. Conserving water helps to protect our infrastructure, our health, and the health of the ecosystems around us. It also encourages us to form better habits which, in the long run, may help us become more resilient to climate change in the future.
AOTEAROA
In Aotearoa, we’re surrounded by water. It’s part of what makes our country so unique; it supports our agricultural industries and provides us with the lifestyles we cherish. Water is in our DNA, so any chance us Kiwis get, we are in the water, whether it’s fishing, water skiing or mastering the ultimate dive bomb.
GLOBALLY
Globally, a third of the world’s urban population is already facing water shortages, and this proportion will rise to almost half by 20503 . In the next three decades, the need for water will increase from 50 to 80%3 and that supply may become limited.
FINISH
Finish, both locally and globally, is committed to educating about ways to help save water, by inspiring smarter water use. For example, Finish dishwashing tablets’ power cleaning formulations mean you don’t need to pre-rinse your dishes. And by skipping the pre-rinse, you could save up to 40 litres of water per load4.
Now we’re asking for you to help with our mission. Sign up to the Finish, Skip The Pre-Rinse Pledge, and help us make a difference.
Once you become conscious of your household’s water consumption, making small adjustments can make a huge impact. Simply skipping the pre-rinse can save you up to 40L of water per load4 and turning the tap off while brushing your teeth could save up to 5 litres6! Doing little things to help save water is that easy!
Join us and become part of the Finish Skip The Pre-rinse Pledge. We’re challenging households to practice smarter water habits and help reduce their water use. You’ll not only be impacting Aotearoa’s water resources by decreasing your usage amount, but the payoff may also arrive in your reduced water bills. Plus, we also have prizes up for grabs for nine lucky winners!
BE IN TO WIN!
Purchase any Finish product online or in-store between 1/2/23 – 30/4/23, sign up to the Pledge and be in the draw to win!
To say thanks and reward you for purchasing a Finish product and signing up to the pledge, you will automatically be entered into three monthly draws. There are three winners drawn every month, and those lucky households will win $1000 to help pay their water bills for a whole year^ and a Finish product bundle (remember, you don’t need to pre-rinse, just scrape!). By not pre-rinsing, you can save up to 40L of water per load.4
THIS
PROMOTION
HAS CLOSED
^ Prize is $1000 cash to help pay for a year’s worth of water bills and a Finish product bundle. If your household does not receive a water bill, funds can go towards other household water expenses.
There are 9 prizes to be won (3 prizes per month). Promotion dates: 1/02/23 – 30/04/23. See here for full T&Cs.
Your personal information will be collected by Farrimond for the purposes of entering the competition and providing the prize. See more info here.
TO GET YOU STARTED,
HERE’S SIX EASY TIPS
TO SAVE WATER
An efficient dual flush toilet uses just 4.5 liters full flush or 3 liters half flush, saving around 35,000 liters per household a year
A modern water efficient shower head uses just 9 liters per minute, saving 20,000 liters per person per year
Switching from top loader to front loader saves up to 70% water, saving around 36,000 liters per household per year
A dishwasher uses just 12 liters per full load, saving over 100 liters per day against handwashing in a sink
Taps fitted with flow-controlled aerators use 8 liters or less water per minute, saving as much as 300,000 liters per household a year
Installing a drip irrigator uses just 4 liters per hour, saving as much as 996 liters per hour
Come on Aotearoa, let’s get pledging and start saving!
2Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/climage-change
3Future global urban water scarcity and potential solutions, 3 August 2021.
4Results based on Australian testing of average water consumption 2.5 star 12-placed setting dishwasher vs handwashing 106 people, Nov 2017.
5Brushing your teeth or shaving uses over five litres of water, every time, according to https://www.waterforlife.org.nz/water-saving-tips
**Contains agents known to help protect glasses against corrosion and clouding. This product does not protect from mechanical damage or restore already damaged items.
***Based on a standard 9 litre bucket = 81 litres.
****Based on Australian company research, a bath uses between 50 to 150 litres of water per fill, depending on the water level, according to www.gwmwater.org.au/conserving-water/saving-water/how-much-water-you-use