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.
Promise to stop pre-rinsing your dishes, save up to 40 L2 of water*. When you make your promise via the button below, we will deliver 40 L of water to Australian farmers in need^.
Many of us are wasting water needlessly whilst 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 remain below the levels they need to be to sustain the communities3.
To help conserve this precious resource and support those impacted by the drought, we launched the #FinishWaterWaste initiative in 2019 by asking Australians to make a pledge to #FinishWaterWaste and stop pre-rinsing their dishes on social media; delivering 40 litres of water to rural Australians for each pledge made.
Thanks to your support and enthusiasm, we were able to deliver 6.8 million litres of water to rural Australians that desperately needed it, alongside our partner, Rural Aid.
In 2020, we are proud to be continuing the #FinishWaterWaste initiative with a new goal of delivering an additional 10 million litres of water, with the support of an additional partner, Coles.
Make the promise
How to get involved
If every dishwasher user in Australia stopped pre-rinsing, we could collectively save up to 20 billion litres of water per year2.
There are two very easy ways you can get involved!
- Simply share a post on social media showing us what you are doing to save water with the hashtag #FinishWaterWaste (05/07/2020 – 01/08/2021 up to 2M L) and Finish will deliver 40 litres of water to Australians in need via Rural Aid.^ Doing away with pre-rinsing your dishes is a great place to start!
- Finish will also donate 40 litres of water to drought-affected Aussies via Rural Aid when you purchase Finish Quantum Ultimate Pro in store at Coles between 2 September and 27 October 2020 (up to 8M L).^^
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.
TAKE THE #FINISHWATERWASTE 40 LITRE CHALLENGE
Did you know Aussie households can use an average of 340 litres of water per day?4 By contrast, Aussies in towns with the most severe water restrictions are sometimes instructed to limit their water use to less than 50 litres per day.5
To help Aussies to better understand what it means to live on a limited water supply, we’ve introduced another way you get involved – the #FinishWaterWaste 40 Litre Challenge!
Want to give it a go? Simply choose one day to live on just 40 litres of water – the amount that can be saved by not pre-rinsing1 – and share your experience on social media using the hashtag, #FinishWaterWaste.
Like our promise, every challenge hashtag shared via social media during the initiative will trigger a 40 litre donation of water to rural Australians. ^
The above insights are based on information available via the Australian Government’s YourHome.gov.au
Got dirty laundry? Washing clothes will send you overboard the #FinishWaterWaste 40L Challenge so best to wait until you have a full load! Also, opt for a front-loading washing machine where possible as these use 79 litres of water on a full load, while a top-loading washing machines use 95 litres! 6
It’s time to turn off the tap🚰 #FinishWaterWaste
If every Australian stopped pre-rinsing their dishes, we would save 20 billion litres of water a year. That’s equivalent to 8,000 Olympic swimming pools!
Simply share your water saving tip on social media using the #FinishWaterWaste and for each promise Finish Australia will donate 40 litres of water to rural communities that need it. Every drop counts!
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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Did you know Australia is currently experiencing one of its worst droughts in history? I’ve been using Finish Quantum Ultimate dishwashing tablets and love that they have launched a new campaign to help drive awareness to the issue and also help Aussie’s in need. Everyone that makes the promise to #FinishWaterWaste via social media, Finish will donate 40L of water to communities who need it the most via Rual Aid, they will also donate 40L of water for every in store purchase of Finish Quantum Ultimate at Coles and Woolworths during September! 😍 A great tip for saving water is to not rinse your dishes before using the dishwashing machine, just simply scrape off your scraps and load them in! There’s also other small things such as not having the tap running while brushing your teeth and also have a bucket collecting water in your shower while it heats up to water your plants with later! ❤️ I make sure I teach my boys the importance of water saving too. River loves helping me stack the dishwasher.. (always supervised of course) gotta start them young! 😂 Do you have any great tips? #sp
I'm getting behind the amazing initiative Finish Australia have to help ruralaid support families impacted by the worst droughts Australians are experiencing around the country!
To help support these families we are encouraging you to turn off the tap and stop pre-rinsing your dishes before stacking them into the dishwasher. Just by doing this you can save up to 40 Liters of water per load!! If you would like to help all those drought affected families, post a photo on your social media showing what you and your family are doing to save water with the hashtag #FinishWaterWaste and Finish will donate 40 litres of much needed water to Australians in need via ruralaid.
For more info please read the T&C on the website link in my bio 💦
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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What are some great ways you save water?
With Australia experiencing one of its worst droughts and water restrictions across much of the country, we all need to find ways to save water.
Finish is encouraging all Aussies to save water by not pre rinsing. Did you know you can waste up to 40L of water when you pre rinse your dishes?
So scrape off those scraps and whack them in the dishwasher and if you make the promise to #finishwaterwaste on social media, Finish will donate 40L of water to ruralaid
For more info on this wonderful initiative, check out the link in my bio.
Also if you look closely at my vase, you won’t see any water. That’s because the flowers are either dried or fake. Water saving baby 💪🏻
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I pledge to stop pre-rinsing #finishwaterwaste sachitb
💦 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 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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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 😉
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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Southern Australia
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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.7
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 drought8.
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 Based on global Finish research on dishwasher usage.
2 Based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Nielsen Homescan and global Finish research on dishwasher usage.
3 Sourced from
www.bom.gov.au/climate/drought
4 Sourced from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/whereourwatergoes/Australia/
5 Sourced from https://www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au/environment/water-usage-and-supply/water-restrictions/level-5-water-restrictions
6 Sourced from https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/laundry-and-cleaning/washing-machines/articles/front-loading-washing-machines
7 96% of 501 consumers agree with this statement (Home Tester Club, Buchanan 2018, Commissioned by Finish).
8 Rural Aid Ltd 2018 / 2019 Financial Year Snapshot.
^ From 05/07/20 – 01/08/21 inclusive, up to 2,000,000 litres.
^^ From 02/09/20 – 27/10/20 inclusive, up to 8,000,000 litres.
* While Finish is encouraging Australians to make a conscious reduction in the amount of water, they use each day, this should not be at the expense of recommended hygiene practices, including washing hands often with soap and water, as outlined by the Australian Department of Health. Sourced from https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-coronavirus-covid-19