7 Tips For A Green Bathroom Experience

If you’re wondering how to make your bathroom greener, you’re in luck. This post runs through some of the simple things you can do to make it more sustainable and protect the environment for future generations. 

Fix Leaks

If you notice any leaks in your bathroom, fix them immediately. Resolving the problem rapidly minimizes property damage but also prevents you from wasting water. 

Leak locations aren’t always accurate. If they spring up behind walls or in external locations away from your home, you can wind up wasting thousands of gallons of water without even noticing. 

Reduce Single-Use Plastics

Another pro tip is to avoid using single-use plastics in your bathroom. Many toiletries are essential “use once, then throw away” items. If you’re going for a sustainable alternative, you’ll want to avoid these. 

For instance, instead of using plastic toothbrushes, get wooden alternatives. These are becoming increasingly available in beauty stores and chemists. 

You can also choose cloth towels and refillable soap dispensers that reduce waste further. 

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Low-Flow Features

Many eco-conscious bathrooms also have low-flow features. These reduce the amount of water used significantly, helping to save on bills and protect the environment. Many can cut water usage by up to 60 per cent by aerating it before it comes into contact with your body. Low-flow toilets work by using vacuum technology to remove waste. 

Energy-Efficient Lighting

You can also improve the green credentials of your bathroom by including more energy-efficient lighting options. Placing LEDs overhead and in medicine cabinets can make a tremendous difference, particularly if you are currently using heat-emitting spotlights to illuminate the room. 

Dual Flush Toilets

If you don’t like the idea of a low-flush toilet, you might also want to try a dual-flush option. These don’t use any complicated vacuum technology or high-pressure jets. Instead, they have two flush options, one that uses a small amount of water, and another that uses much more. 

Sustainable Materials

You can also equip your bathroom with sustainable materials to make it more efficient. For example, instead of using plastic and vinyl, you might use tiles, wood, and bamboo. These days, you can get specially treated woods for the bathroom, as well as natural alternatives that contain compounds that help resist warping from moisture. Many keen homeowners opt for reclaimed wood, which is a type of waste wood that retains many of its original properties, making it ideal for cladding or flooring. 

Water Heater Timer

You might also want to put a timer on your water heater to reduce waste. Ensuring the time is set to a suitable level can reduce the amount of unnecessary heating the unit does, reducing total CO2 emissions dramatically. 

The best time to turn on a water heater is a couple of hours before you plan on using the water. This way, you don’t lose as much heat to the environment, which is something you want to avoid if you are trying to cut down on your bills. 

So, there you have it: some of the ways you can make your bathroom more green.

This is a collaborative post.

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