6,800,000 raised in 2019.
About the program
Research shows more than three quarters of Australians use their dishwashers at least two to three times a week, with the majority rinsing their dishes beforehand1. This can waste up to 40 litres of water per load2, or approximately 20 billion litres of water each year2.
This is occurring while parts of Australia continue to experience the impact of one of the worst droughts seen in the past century3. Many rural households rely on rainwater or bore water that is often tainted by its high mineral content. Despite positive weather events and rainfall, these local supplies are still recovering and are still below the levels they need to be to sustain the communities3.
In 2019, we delivered 6.8 million litres of water to rural communities. In 2020, we are proud to be continuing with the #FinishWaterWaste initiative with a new goal of raising 10 million litres of water.
To help #FinishWaterWaste and support those families impacted by the drought, Finish encourages Australians to turn off the tap and stop pre-rinsing their dishes. For every promise to #FinishWaterWaste that is shared via social media from 5 July 2020 to 1 August 2021, and for in-store purchases of Quantum Ultimate Pro in Coles throughout 2 September 2020 to 27 October 2020, Finish will deliver 40 litres of much-needed water to drought-affected Australians, via not-for-profit organisation, Rural Aid. Through these initiatives, Finish, in partnership with Rural Aid, will donate up to 10,000,000 litres of water to communities in need.
You can also continue to support the #FinishWaterWaste water delivery program by donating directly to Rural Aid here.
How to get involved
If every dishwasher user in Australia stopped pre-rinsing, we could collectively save 20 billion litres of water2. Getting involved is easy!
Simply share a post on social media showing us what you and your family are doing to save water with the hashtag #FinishWaterWaste and Finish will donate 40 litres of water to Australians in need via Rural Aid.
Finish will also donate 40 litres to drought-affected Aussies via Rural Aid when you purchase select packs of Finish Quantum Ultimate Pro in store at Coles, during September and October 2020.
Through these initiatives, Finish, in partnership with Rural Aid, will donate up to 10,000,000 litres of water to communities in need over the coming year.
See Terms and Conditions for more details.
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Finish is encouraging Australians to #FinishWaterWaste and help Australians impacted by the drought by turning off the tap. So we wanted to get in on the action for this important initiative! There are easy ways to save water like not rinsing dishes before stacking them in the dishwasher, which can waste up to 40 litres per load or turning off the tap while brushing your teeth! Get on board with this campaign & use the hashtag #FinishWaterWaste because for every promise made on social media, Finish will donate 40 litres of water to Australians in need via Rural Aid. Finish Quantum Ultimate dishwashing tablets help Australians conserve water by guaranteeing the ultimate clean and shine, without the need to pre-rinse! Read the T&Cs on the website (see link in bio for more info)! 💧💙 #FinishWaterWaste
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Water waste // Finish has started a water saving movement that encourages us not to pre rinse our dishes before we place them in the dishwasher, this can save up to 40L per wash!
Finish Quantum Ultimate dishwashing tablets guarantee the intimate clean and shine so without having to pre-rinse so we can continue to contribute to saving water 💧
Visit the link in my bio on how you can help save water during this drought, post an image this September using the hashtag #finishwaterwaste and Finish will donate 40L of water to Australians in need via rural aid.
Let’s get water saving! 💧
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Heavy rain falls across drought and fire-ravaged parts of Australia, drenching cities and giving firefighters a chance to get fires under control.
Meanwhile, zoo keepers had to fend off crocodiles with a broom as flash flooding inundated Australian Reptile Park.
Up to 100mm of rain has fallen in parts of NSW over Thursday and Friday with more forecast for the state and Victoria.
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Did you know that pre-rinsing your dishes before putting them in your dishwasher can waste up to 40 litres of water per load?!
Finish Quantum Ultimate dishwashing tablets help Australian conserve water by guaranteeing the ultimate clean and shine without the need to pre-rinse.
To help #FinishWaterWaste and support families impacted by the drought, Finish is encouraging Australians to turn off the tap and stop pre-rinsing their dishes. For every promise to #FinishWaterWaste that is shared via social media, Finish will donate 40 litres of water to drought-affected Australians via Rural Aid.
To learn more about the initiative, visit www.finishwaterwaste.com.au (Link in bio).
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💦 HOW DO YOU SAVE WATER?! 💦
Turning on the tap, and having running, drinkable water come out, is a privilege that most, and I know I, take for granted.
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But the current conditions affecting the country, mean that unless significant rain occurs between now and March, that for 30 towns in NSW alone, their water supply will be GONE by early 2020.
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Finish have partnered with ruralaid to encourage us everyday Aussies, to change our behaviors when it comes to water usage, so that this privilege is not lost to anyone nation-wide.
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Did you know that dishwashers actually use 90% LESS WATER than washing by hand?
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And that, by NOT pre-rinsing plates (an unnecessary habit anyway), we could save up to 40L of water PER load. Doesn’t sound like much? Collectively, as a nation, NOT pre-rinsing dishes has a potential saving of 20 billion litres of water per year - which equates to roughly 4-5% of Warragamba Dam’s capacity.
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In a bid to Finish Water Waste, Finish want to spread this word, and encourage Aussies to make simple, yet impactful changes that will significantly affect our water supply.
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The iconic Bondi Icebergs was today transformed into the country’s largest kitchen sink, with Finish Ambassador Libby Trickett turning off the tap, as a literal and metaphorical representation of the water that could be saved each year. .
There are two simple ways we can get involved;
• Make the promise via social media, by sharing a post demonstrating your water saving tip, with the hashtag #FinishWaterWaste - and Finish will donate 40L of water to those that need it via Rural Aid
• Purchase select packs of Finish Quantum Ultimate instore in Coles and Woolworths in September and early October and Finish will also donate 40L of water to Rural Aid
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Together we can make small changes to cut down our water usage, and make our Finish Water Waste promise to help support those in desperate need of water.
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For more info, head to the link in bio. #sp
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Did you know by not pre rinsing your dishes before you put them in the dishwasher, you can save up to FORTY litres per load?! Finish Quantum Ultimate dishwashing tablets help Australians conserve water by guaranteeing the ultimate clean & shine, without the need to pre rinse! A time saver AND a win for the environment!
Finish will donate 40 litres of water to Australians in need via ruralaid with every #finishwaterwaste Promise made on social media. To learn more about the important initiative, please check out the link in my bio 💫
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Our loyal dogs, where would we be without them? Smart, intelligent and kind and able to do amazing work. Farmers especially know the value of a great mate and here is Bear another hero dog thanks abcbrisbane
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You’re a good boy, Bear 🐕
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Bear is a koala detection dog with ifaw. He’s been out searching for signs of koalas in the Cooroibah fire ground. He even has little boots!
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“These devastating fires have destroyed critical koala habitat and claimed the lives of hundreds of koalas and other native wildlife, so Bear’s powerful nose is an important asset in locating survivors,” Ifaw said.
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Unfortunately, no signs of koalas were found, but Bear and his team are on standby to be deployed wherever needed in both NSW and QLD.
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I am pretty slack with getting the kids to do chores around the house BUT one job they always do it stack and unpack the dishwasher and they seem to love doing it 🤷🏽♀️
This month we have not been pre-ringing the dishes before using the dishwasher (can save 40L every time)
Don’t worry I always use Finish Quantum Ultimate dishwashing tablets and they do a perfect job every wash 😉 the motivation behind this is that for every #FinishWaterWaste promise made, finish will donate 40L of water Australians in need via ruralaid
So get on board everyone it’s for a great cause, if you want to know more I have linked T&C in my comments 😉
Comment town and amount of what fell in the gauge at your patch of dirt.
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Supporting Country and Coastal Communities
Visit, Stay, Shop, Love #SupportingCountryCommunities
#SupportingCoastalCommunities
#drought
#australiandrought #supportaussiefarmers
#supportaussiecountrytowns
#supportingaussiecoastaltowns
#wherefoodcomesfrom
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Australia WATER FACTS
As earth’s driest inhabited continent, with one of the most variable rainfalls in the world, Australia needs to be mindful of its water supply. However, Australia is the world’s third largest consumer of fresh water, using an average 100,000 liters per person per year.
At every level, from federal government through to individual households, more effective water management is crucial if Australia is to avoid increased water stress on its cities, towns, and many isolated rural communities.
This content was created by and appears on NationalGeographic.com as part of the ‘Where Our Water Goes’ Brand Partnership with Finish.
Northen Territory
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Where Water Goes
Australians use an average 340 liters of water every day, with domestic use in homes and gardens accounting for around 14% of Australia’s water footprint. A lot of this water is wasted unnecessarily which is why it is crucial that we all know where our water goes.
This content was created by and appears on NationalGeographic.com as part of the ‘Where Our Water Goes’ Brand Partnership with Finish.
Ways to save water
Knowing where we waste water can inspire us to take positive action. There are many things that each and every one of us can do to reduce our water consumption and the actions we take as individuals can make a big difference. Collectively we need to reduce our water consumption to reduce the threat of severe water stress.
This content was created by and appears on NationalGeographic.com as part of the ‘Where Our Water Goes’ Brand Partnership with Finish.
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
About Finish
#FinishWaterWaste is part of a global commitment from Finish to bring worldwide attention to the issue of water scarcity and inspire smarter water use.
Finish has been at the forefront of automatic dishwashing for over 60 years. Backed by decades of innovation and expertise, Finish Quantum Ultimate Pro dishwashing tablets help you in your goal to conserve water by guaranteeing Finish’s best clean and shine, without the need to pre-rinse.4
Water delivery partner
Rural Aid
Founded in 2015, Rural Aid is one of Australia’s leading rural charities supporting farmers and rural communities in times of natural disaster such as flood, fire and drought. In addition, Rural Aid focuses on supporting the sustainability of regional and farming communities. In the last 12 months alone, Rural Aid has provided $30.5 million in assistance to thousands of farmers across those states suffering the effects of drought5.
Its disaster relief program includes the nationally recognised ‘Buy a Bale’ campaign. Other programs include providing volunteer support to rural towns, mental health counselling and musical instruments to regional schools.
Finish is Rural Aid’s Official Water Delivery Partner.
Content Partner
National Geographic
For more than 130 years, National Geographic has showcased leading explorers, scientists, environmentalists, film makers and renowned photographers. Its researchers and explorers work to preserve, protect and advance our understanding of the planet and its people.
Adam Ferguson, an acclaimed National Geographic photographer, visited the drought-ridden NSW town of Murrurundi in June 2019 as part of a global content partnership with Finish to help Australians to better understand the effects of the drought and what they can do to save water. View more here.
References
1 February 2019, Poseidon Omnibus Study n=1000. Commissioned by RB.
2 Based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Nielsen Homescan and global Finish research on dishwasher usage.
3 Bureau of Meteorology: www.bom.gov.au/climate/drought
4 96% of 501 consumers agree with this statement (Home Tester Club, Buchanan 2018, Commissioned by Finish).
5 Rural Aid Ltd 2018 / 2019 Financial Year Snapshot.