Purchasing the Leafology Decorative Drainage Soap Holder is more than just an aesthetic choice—it’s an eco-friendly statement. Made with a 100% recyclable ABS material, this durable device’s beauty is only matched by its biodegradable properties.
It also happens to be a fantastic foundation stone to transform your bathroom into the ecological paradise of your dreams.
If you wish to further your journey towards a green utopia, we at Hypuff prepared a list of tips, ideas, and suggestions to guide your bathroom down the road of environmental beauty.
1. Make sure to read labels carefully.
Cleaning products are one of the most significant sources of urban air pollution worldwide and a substantial headache for environmentalists everywhere.
But beyond their carbon footprint, they can also be detrimental to your health and wellbeing, as the noxious fumes are known to worsen breathing problems and eventually conduct to heart and lung diseases.
While there are plenty of eco-friendly alternatives for you to try, it’s a good idea to check the labels in search of noxious chemicals regularly. Some of the common offenders to watch out for are triclosan, phthalates, methylisothiazolinone, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phosphates, nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), amongst others.
2. Invest in an eco-brush.
Sometimes, the key to making a difference in the environment lies in the small things. Like, for example, your toothbrush or towels.
Most dentists recommend changing your toothbrush every three months. If each person disposes of four toothbrushes a year, the plastic waste associated with teeth hygiene increases exponentially.
The solution lies in eco-brushes. Most of them are designed with a biodegradable handle, generally made of bamboo and recyclable bristles. If you select your brand carefully, odds are even the package they come in will be compostable.
3. Purchase some LED light bulbs.
Shifting to LED light bulbs, it’s like killing two birds with one stone—help the environment, and reduce your energy bill.
LED lightbulbs are more efficient than their counterparts, as they consume less power to emit the same amount of light. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, an average household LED lightbulb uses 75% less energy and lasts up to 25 times longer than other alternatives.
In conclusion, they not only reduce your home’s energy consumption but also reduce greenhouse emissions from the associated power plants.
4. Say yes to the bidet.
According to the magazine Scientific American, only in the United States, the population uses 36.5 billion toilet paper rolls each year, corresponding to the pulping of 15 million trees, and approximately 473 billion water gallons—just to produce them.
These numbers are alarming, particularly with the existence of the bidet—a greener, healthier, and cleaner alternative.
Although it may seem as if the bidet is more wasteful, nothing further from the truth. Biolife Technologies estimates that the water use of the bidet involves 1/8th of a gallon, while the production of a single toilet paper roll needs 37 gallons. By comparison, flushing the toilet only once requires four gallons.
5. Consider “low-flow” bathroom fixtures.
Yes—four gallons per flush. If you’re concerned about these alarming numbers, then worry not. There are alternatives available.
Another innovative way to transform your bathroom into a green paradise involves replacing your bathroom fixtures with eco-conscious options that seek to minimize your water bills and expenses.
Aptly named “low-flow”, they reduce the water flow on each of the fixtures, be it toilets, showerheads, or bathroom faucets. Such is their efficiency that, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, installing these eco-friendly options can reduce water waste—and costs in your bill—by up to 40%.
Greener for the environment—and your pockets? Yes, please!