Rooms in the home like bathrooms can also take up some of the most time and planning, as there are a number of intricacies to think about. This is especially true if you are thinking about designing an eco-friendly bathroom. Making changes to your home is not always straightforward. There are budgets to think about, as well as the design and style. Even after that, you have to think about the work itself getting done.
But going forward in the new year, you might be planning to make some changes to your bathroom. If you are, then how about thinking about ways to create a bathroom that is more eco-friendly?
Here are a few simple ways to improve the efficiency of your bathroom and make it a more ‘green’ option. Start from utilities made from sustainable and reusable materials, such as LastObject’s alternatives to single-use items. The good news is that these things do not break the bank to implement but can save you money when it comes to your energy and water bill.
Eco-friendly Bathroom Ideas
Low-flow shower
It is not always easy to tell people that they should take shorter showers. That can mean that you use less water, of course. But it isn’t always going to work. That is why shorter showers when possible, alongside something like a low-flow showerhead, can mean that you save a lot of money in the long term.
You could look for plumbers to install this kind of thing for you, but in a lot of cases, you could do it yourself. With these types of showerheads, you will still get a good shower with good water pressure but use up a lot less water. This is a great start to creating an eco-friendly bathroom.
Bars instead of bottles
A simple switch that you can do to create your eco-friendly bathroom is to start thinking about the products that you use in your bathroom. A lot of plastic bottles that shampoo and conditioner come in can not be recycled, making them a poor choice for an eco-friendly bathroom.
Choosing products like shampoo bars and bars of soap can be a better choice. You can still get clean and smell good, but use zero plastic as you do so. And even better if you can make those products yourself.
Houseplants
You might have a number of houseplants already in your home. But have you thought about them in your bathroom before? They can be a good choice in the bathroom, as not only do they look good, but they are a natural way to clean the air in there.
Another added benefit is, due to the humidity of the bathroom, you can choose some plants that are a little more tropical than others in the home, as they will thrive in a humid room. Nothing feels more eco-friendly than tropical plants, right?
Low-flow toilet
Much like a low-flow showerhead, you can get a low-flow toilet installed. It is an eco-friendly bathroom solution and uses up a lot less water than a normal flush. For busy homes with a number of people using the bathroom each day, this is a solution that is simple and works well.
You could also think about getting something like a toilet tank bag, which helps to use less water in each flush, by being put in the tank of your existing toilet. Again, a simple solution that goes a long way to help.
Final Thoughts on an Eco-Friendly Bathroom
You can easily create an eco-friendly bathroom in your home just by using the tips above. Add some tropical plants for great scenery. Change out that showerhead and that toilet to more eco-friendly options and you will be well on your way.
Do you have some suggestions other than what is listed above to create a more eco-friendly bathroom? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comment box below.