Monday, July 2, 2012

Going Green in the Bathroom


Being mindful of the environment and caring for it is the best way to make up for the kindness and abundance of nature to us. One way to take care of our environment is to be eco-friendly by doing things that do not harm our surroundings in one way or the other.  It has been a long standing appeal for everyone to take care of the ecosystem in our own simple ways. And you can begin right at your home more specifically by going green in the bathroom. By deciding to go eco-friendly through your bathroom is a practical solution to preserve nature and won’t cost you too much. This can be done by changing your lifestyle a bit and in your choice of bathroom essentials that you use.



One way to go green in the bathroom is by conserving water. You should realize that water is very important and while it is abundant in supply, that doesn’t give you the permission to misuse. You have to understand that conserving water may also reduce your monthly water bill. One guilty act that we usually do is leave the faucet running while brushing the teeth or leaving the shower on while scrubbing your body. Changing your ways can make a difference and help you protect the nature and at the same time taking advantage of reducing your household expenses. 

Another result of going green is recycling. There are lots of recycled products available in the market and one of those is recycled toilet paper. Using recycled toilet paper can save the nature by making sure that No trees are cut down just to produce paper products. In this way, wastes are turned into useful products again and not just dumped somewhere else which can cause pollution.  When it comes to your bath essentials and cosmetics, you can choose natural products that do not harm your skin and the environment as well. Naturally-made cosmetics and handmade soaps are good for your skin. Natural air fresheners are also available and do not emit harmful toxins in the air which are harmful to your lungs.

Natural bathroom cleaners are safe to use and does not contain harmful chemicals. So better use these products when cleaning your bathroom area to ensure that you do not inhale harmful fumes from the cleaners. When it comes to bathroom lighting, you can choose products that are energy efficient like LED and CFL bulbs. There are actually more ways that you can think of to go green in the bathroom. With a little adjustment in your lifestyle and product choices, you can surely help preserve the nature and that will truly make a big difference. Start caring for the environment and begin it in your home.       

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