Tranforming your bathroom to a more eco-friendly atmosphere is better for the environment and for the health of your family.
Here are some quick and easy ways to “green” your bathroom:
- More water is wasted in the bathroom than any other room. Take a shorter shower or use a water saving shower head. The Natural Abode sells a lower-pressure shower head at a resonable price. Consider a dual-flush toilet. These have two different flushes, one for liquid waste, which doesn’t require as much water, and one for solid waste.
- Use a toilet paper made from 100% rrecycled materials
- Energy efficient light bulbs give you just the perfect light for applying makeup in the mirror
- Use nontoxic shampoos and soaps. Many ordinary soaps and shampoos contain chemicals that could put your health at risk. There are many carcinogenic chemicals in deodorants, soaps, shampoos, and body sprays. Some of these persist in the environment, build up in the food chain, and return to haunt us long after they’ve gone down the drain.
- Lastly, since we specialize in shower curtains, think green when choosing one. Plastic or vinyl shower curtains made with PVC may contain many harmful chemicals. So, instead opt for an organic fabric shower curtain. Hemp shower curtains are stylish and come in a variety of styles
Hemp Shower Curtains
Hemp’s durability makes it the perfect material for shower curtains, and the fabric’s simplicity makes for a chic and elegant bathroom.
Shower Curtains made from hemp are naturally mildew resistant and they’re machine washable. Hemp is a sustainable natural resource, as it has a short growing cycle, requires little water, and yields more per acre than cotton. They absorb water, but will not leak through, meaning it’s the only shower curtain that does not require a liner!
Whether you are switching your vinyl shower curtain for an organic fabric shower curtain, or adding a low-pressure shower nossle, transforming your bathroom to be more environmentally friendly will have benifits far beyond you can even imagine. So take a few minutes and brainstorm how you can help the world just by visitng your bathroom today!