Reducing the amount of water used by a household starts with habits around the kitchen sink, it has been claimed.Eunice Sahr, an expert from North Dakota State University, pointed out that the need to conserve water is now more vital than ever.She suggested that the kitchen was the main area in which water can be saved everyday, simply by wasting less with the kitchen tap.In addition, cooking and waste disposal choices can go a long way to becoming more environmentally friendly.Reduce the amount of water you cook food in. This will retain more of the nutrients, too. Also use the right size pot for the amount of food you are cooking, Ms Sahr told the Jamestown Sun.When washing your hands, dont let the water run while you lather up with soap, she added.The Energy Saving Trust offers a carbon cutter service to help households reduce their overall impact upon the environment.