Being green is in these days, with global carbon emissions soaring higher than ever, resources shrinking beyond repair and pollution aggravating the face of the planet at an unabated pace. Still, green is probably not your exact shade of preference when it comes to creating a soothing bathroom décor, is it? Never mind: there is still a way to green up your bathroom for the sake of both your family and the environment. Follow the tips listed below to transform your loo into an eco-friendly retreat.
Tune down the heater to save the planet
Most households suffer from phantom energy leaks, the water heater being one of the main culprits of high electricity bills. The heater accounts for up to 20 per cent of total energy consumption in an average household, and most water heating appliances come with the temperature preset at 140 degrees. Tune the thermostat down to 120 degrees and make major energy savings that will prove beneficial for both the planet and your wallet – the adjustment will not compromise the comfort of your showering routines.
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Home-made green cleaning products
Industrial cleaning products pack stringent chemicals that cause lasting damage to the environment once they go down the drain and into water and soil. For an eco-friendly bathroom cleanup, drop bleach and make your own cleaners and abrasive paste using vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice. You may not notice the difference in the degree of loo cleanliness, but Mother Earth will certainly feel the benefits of your green contribution. Bring bathroom sustainability up another notch: swap standard personal care products for organic alternatives – now, that is a change your skin and hair are bound to feel, and be grateful for.
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Water efficiency in a nutshell
Water scarcity is already ravaging third world countries, and it may not be long before it spreads to the rest of the planet. Prevent water shortages hitting your neighborhood any time soon by trading in your standard showerhead for a low-flow one, and fixing all drippy faucets. Take a quick shower instead of a full-scale bath, turn off the tap when you are not using it and install a water-efficient aerator to further minimize H2O waste. And as up to 30% of household water consumption goes down the toilet, outfitting the toilet with a low-flow or dual-flush tank will also reduce water consumption.
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Let the green loos roll
Do you know that trees are being knocked down just so that you could have a disposable toilet wipe? By switching from virgin fiber to recycled toilet paper, you may be saving one tree a day which would otherwise be felled so that you could top up your roll dispenser with all-white toilet tissues. Unless we start sparing natural resources, they will eventually run out – and you probably know just how uncomfortable it can be to reach for toilet paper and find none.
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You can additionally green up your bathroom by opting for organic shower curtains or a shower screen, switching to LED instead of incandescent light bulbs or having Sydney-based bathroom renovations contractors install energy- and water-efficient devices and ceramic tiles. Being earth-friendly in the loo is not difficult now that you have the know-how, is it?
