 Lots of people are under the impression that being green in your bathroom habits is something that requires lots of time and money.However, EnviroCitizen.org has found that it is quite to the contrary. If you are looking for the best green fixes for your bathroom that are easy and simple to do, here are a few tips.
Cut back on harmful chemicals in your bathroom by simply replacing your vinyl shower curtain. PEVA curtains are special shower curtains that are vinyl-free, biodegradable and best of all, affordable. They are available at IKEA and a few other retailers. PEVA curtains are also lightweight, easy to clean and a liner is not needed. Other safe and natural shower and decoration choices include organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or linen. Hemp is especially good in the bathroom. It is anti-microbial, resilient against water and is very tough. Even plain, conventionally grown cotton is a better choice than vinyl or plastic curtains. You can wash any natural fabrics and keep reusing them for as long as you like. Non-washable, mildewed vinyl needs replacing every year or two and just winds up in a landfill for a very long time.
Next, use better fixtures on your shower and reduce the total time of your shower. Low-flow showerheads use less water than older showerheads. The average person uses a shower for 10 minutes per day, so switching to a low flow showerhead can save a family of four about 58,000 gallons of water per year. Air flow showerheads use even less because they use high air pressure to provide the same feeling as a regular shower, but with less water consumption. Changing your habits helps a lot. A five minute shower uses about a third of the water of a bath and can save 50 liters every time.
Be mindful of what is being used in your soaps and other things you use in your cleaning routine. Try to avoid ingredients like parabens and phthalates, and seek out soaps labeled as biodegradable. You can also opt for organic bath products. Just be careful to read labels because many companies market things as being green simply for marketing purposes.
These habits are simple ones that you can do quickly and inexpensively to reduce your carbon footprint, water consumption and waste. With just a little bit of effort, EnviroCitizen.org has found that this will have a major effect in bettering the future.
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