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How to Make Your Bathroom Eco-Friendly With а Few Simple Improvements

Written by Posted On Monday, 09 July 2018 23:02

Renovation planning is the perfect time to start thinking about going green and what better place to begin from, than the bathroom. This is one of the rooms which uses a lot of electricity and water, especially if it's used by a lot of people.

Thinking a little bit more about the idea, you can see benefits not only for the environmental health but for you. What will you receive when you go green, really?

  • Many green solution bathroom features use less energy and time to be ready for use
  • Using less energy for less time results in lower expenses on energy
  • You can still go green and build a gorgeous bathroom

Choose Eco-Friendly, Natural & Recycled Materials For Your Bathroom

Many of the features and accessories people normally choose are not sustainable and easy to recycle and use for another purpose. Choosing a steel bathtub, for example, is a great idea if you're looking for something which is hard wearing which would last for years and can be recycled after you decide you don't want it. Unlike steel bathtubs, fibreglass and acrylic are not recyclable which doesn't make it a sustainable solution. Tadelakt, a Moroccan waterproof lime plaster is also a great sustainable solution to your bathroom and will add a great level of style.

Recycled glass tiles come in a variety of materials, from glass, brick to cork and fireclay material which is environmentally conscious whether you prefer the look of earthy cork, clean ceramic, or shimmering glass. You can call a professional handyman and have him renovate the bathroom for you. This way you’ll save time, resources, money and you’ll be sure everything is completed efficiently.

 

Eco-friendly door options

Doors are an important part of the interior of your home. Today, there are eco-friendly doors on the market which can turn your bathroom in a masterpiece.

Hollow metal doors

Hollow metal doors are a durable and efficient choice for your home. They are long lasting, strong, fire and water resistant which makes them less burden on the environment. They are also completely recycled.

They can be found in different patterns and shades of black and grey which makes them perfect feature for your home.

UPVC doors

The process of making UPVC doors is energy efficient and leaves fewer carbon footprints on the earth. UPVC doors can be completely reused and recycled. They are alсо water and fire resistant. They are also inexpensive which makes them the best choice for your bathroom.

 

Environmentally-Wise Faucets

Choose Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures
What's the deal with low flow shower heads? The difference between a standard and a low flow shower head is in the usage of water per minute. A low-flow showerhead and faucet would use up to 2.5 gallons of water per minute which is approximately 9.5 liters per minute. The small amount of water running through it requires less energy to heat it up resulting in lower bills.

Faucets With Aerators

Aerators function like sieves, creating a large number of tiny streams of a water-air mixture. Aerators distribute water with the same level of pressure, but the amount of the resource is a lot less than the standard ordinary faucets.

Choose Non-Lead Faucets

Lead is toxic to people when used frequently. Also, faucets which are made of lead and thrown away afterwards have a negative impact on the environment as well.

 

Change The Lighting

Changing the lighting of your bathroom with a more energy-efficient option is easy. You can now opt for numerous designs and lighting types and you should know LED lights consume up to 70% less energy to produce light. Also, though technology is still developing, they can last up to 50 000 hours.

 

Set Timers Up

Use LED lights which operate with the help of timers. This way you will be able to set up the lighting for a certain period of time and even if you forget to switch it off, this won't be a problem. What's even better you can connect the extractor fan. If you need heating in the bathroom, you can set up an infrared panel heater and connect it to the timer system.

 

Buy Eco-friendly Bath Products

Create a habit of using eco-friendly bath products. From bath towels, soaps, shampoos, and toilet paper - you can now find an environment-friendly option to almost every product. Toiletries are usually full of chemicals like parabens and have often been tested on animals. Buying eco-friendly products will not only guarantee lower carbon footprint, as these products are produced naturally, but will also benefit your health.

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Eva Bowker

Hello, I'm Eva! I live in Melbourne, Australia. I love creating and writing. I work as a freelance blogger for various companies. I'm expert in the field of home improvement, property repairs and maintenance, and cleaning. I'm here to share my tips with you! 

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