If there is one place in your house that you must go to more than twice daily, it must be the bathroom. So if there is one place in your house that you must spend more time greening, it should also be the bathroom :)
- Choose wood paneling for your bathroom to help keep in heat and reduce air pollution.
- Avoid using fiberglass because a lot of energy is wasted during fiberglass manufacture.
- Install a slow-flow shower head to help save water.
- Bathe your kids together in the same water rather than in separate tubs.
- Did you know that the average shower uses 80 liters (20 gallons) of water, compared to the 170 liters (40 gallons) that’s needed for a bath?
- Do not keep the shower water running when you’re not actually underneath the water.
- Use modern cisterns which dispense less water while flushing. If you do have an older one with large capacity, just drop a brick (or a bottle filled with water) inside to reduce the water content (thanks, Nicole!).
- Think about whether it’s necessary to flush the toilet every time you visit. Make a rule of thumb only to flush every other time you use the toilet.
- Buy recycled toilet paper. Or just use water (gulps).
How do YOU green your bathroom?
Thank you Pelf! I am happy that you noticed my suggestion.
The green effect on the photograph blends well with the tone of the post. Well chosen.
Over all, an effective post. Congratulations.
Frankly, I don’t really like the green color in our house or bathroom. I prefer to put some indoor plants instead. It looks more natural.
Your idea and suggestion both are enjoyable, and i will follow
That is a good idea about the water bottle in the toilet. I have heard the brick before, but am a little hesitant about putting one in there, simply because in the event of an emergency, you can drink the water in the TOP half of the toilet and most bricks I come across are/were pretty dirty. The water bottle seems like a much cleaner solution.
BTW, Just noticed it, but your last post was about FLUSHING spam comments, this one is about bathroom. I am starting to see a new trend ;)
Steve, what a great language the English one is!
Steve and Nicole, there is no “trend” here, LOL, though it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have one :)
“Make a rule of thumb only to flush every other time you use the toilet”
this only works when others using the same toilet don’t dirty the pot when they pee. or if you have exclusive use of the toilet. :p
Hello Pelf! :)
Found your blog through a search. I’ve been going through your entries and I LOVE each and every one of them because they’re all informative and relevant (even the personal ones) — they all teach/remind me a thing or two about life and consideration for others. So many thanks for that.
Wishing you more power. I pray for your quest to save the turtles! I hope there would be more people like you! Keep up the good work!!! :)
i think too many people waste water when they brush their teeth. turn the tap off people, or use a cup! ;)