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green bathrooms
A green bathroom is a great way to cut down on water and energy use, and on sewage and greenhouse gas production. Modern low flow fixtures save energy and water without compromising comfort and performance. Read on for tips on how to create an eco-friendly bathroom!
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Get a low-flush toilet. On average, toilets are the single largest use of water inside of a house, and older models can use up to 5x as much water as state-of-the-art versions. Cut back by installing an ultra-low-flush toilet.
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Save in the shower. After toilets and clothes washing machines, showers are next up as residential water hogs. Today’s low-flow showerheads are comfortable and stylish – no more of those industrial versions that look like a socket wrench!
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Consider a tankless water heater. A tankless water heater gives you a triple-whammy – you save energy (no water losing heat in the tank), water (shorter wait for the water to heat up on those cold mornings), and reduce carbon dioxide emissions (courtesy of less energy use). Not only will you save every time you use hot water in your house, but you’ll have all that extra space to put those mops and brooms where the water heater used to be! See tankless water heaters and installers
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Use skylights or compact fluorescent lighting. A skylight saves you power for as long as you own your home. Or if you prefer electric light, make sure to use compact fluorescent bulbs.
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Get greener cleaners. Today’s non-toxic organic soaps and cleaners work, smell good and don’t harm the environment. See green cleaners and personal care products
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If you are building the new bathroom of your dreams, help the planet at the same time! Consider cabinets, flooring, tiles and countertops made of recycled and renewable resources.
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Individual results of using green products and services listed herein may vary. Low Impact Living, Inc. takes no responsibility for individual results, nor for service providers or products listed on this website.
