When you’re a professional cricketer like Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder Mitch Owen, your days are full - training, playing, recovering, and doing it all over again. But no matter how busy life gets, Mitch likes to stick to a set morning routine.
“My morning routine is to get out of bed, open the blinds and check the weather before a quick shower,” Mitch says.
“I try and save water with my showers.”
For Mitch, saving water is about building simple habits into everyday life. No big sacrifices. Just smart choices that prove every drop counts.
“Some easy ways to save water include having a quick four-minute shower, only using the half-flush on the toilet when you can, and turning the tap off while you’re brushing your teeth,” he says.
“They’re simple, but they make a difference.”
After an intense training session or a long day on the field, Mitch often heads straight to the beach. It’s not just good for recovery - it’s a water-wise choice, too.
“I like to go to the beach and walk in the water instead of filling up an ice bath,” he says.
“It’s also relaxing and peaceful on the beach, so that’s an added benefit.”
And he doesn’t stop there. Even leftover water in a drink bottle gets a second life.
“If you have a drink bottle with a little bit of water left over, don’t just tip it down the sink. Tip it on a pot plant or in the garden - put it to good use.”
When asked what he’d miss most in a water shortage, Mitch doesn’t hesitate: “Definitely showers. No question.”
From short showers to smart reuse, Mitch shows that you don’t need to overhaul your life to use water wisely. It’s the small things, done consistently, that add up - and help Save Our Thing.
So, take a tip from Mitch: keep it quick, keep it conscious, and look for simple ways to put every drop to good use. Because when we save water, it saves us back.