On average each person in the UK uses 135 litres of tap water each day. A lot of that is wasted – going straight down the sink without being usefully used. How much do we really need? Well the average person in the developing world uses only 10 litres so there is definitely room for most of us to cut down.

There are many calculators on the web to allow you to calculate your water usage:

BBC water calculator

You can use any number of delicious organic essential oil to fragrance your bath. To help them disperse in the water, mix four to ten drops of your chosen oil with one tablespoon of milk first; the fat in two percent or whole milk acts as a carrier to help distribute the oils evenly around the bath. For the greatest benefit, choose essential oils that match your skin type