November 5, 2010
10 STEPS TO AN ECO-CONSCIOUS SHOWER
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10. Avoid using products in plastic containers
I know it’s hard to avoid plastic in our everyday lives but あなた can 検索 for alternatives. If you’re using body wash that is packaged in plastic try switching to bar soap. Usually soap is packaged in a cardboard box that can biodegrade または be recycled.
9. Switch to plant-based ingredients
Whether it’s your shampoo, bar of soap of even bathroom cleaning products, this will be healthier for あなた and your family and you’ll be reducing your impact on the planet as well. The many chemicals found in our everyday household products have a major effect on our water and our health, so switching to a plant-based, biodegradable product will really help.
8. DIY!
If you’re crafty, try creating our own soap, shampoo, etc. This way あなた will know exactly what’s in your product and it usually is もっと見る cost effective. There are many great resources online, such as YouTube, and soap making websites that can help あなた get started!
7. Simplify
Instead of having a specialized product for each part of your body, re-evaluate whether あなた actually need it. For me, I use my handmade soap for shaving as well, saving me dough and 宇宙 in my small shower.
6. Short ‘n’ sweet
Keeping your showers short is one of the best ways to conserve water in the bathroom. If you’re used to a 20 分 shower, try limited your routine によって a 分 each 日 until it takes less than 10. Use a timer. If you’re used to a 10 分 shower, try a 5 分 one. あなた get the picture.
5. Low-flowin’
Make a small investment in a low-flow シャワー head. All あなた have to do is install it and you’re being kinder to the planet! Buy one with a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per 分 — they come in all different styles, from sleek and modern to simple and practical
4. Looking glass
Ever opened up a new シャワー curtain and that chemical odor nearly knocked あなた down? Vinyl シャワー curtains are actually very toxic and full of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates and metals. A study has shown that some chemicals remain in the air 28 days after the シャワー curtain had been hung! And these シャワー curtains do not last forever — except in the landfill. In fact you’ll probably have to buy a new every year. Try using a water-resistant hemp シャワー curtain, instead. It can be put in the wash. または try installing a glass シャワー door instead. It may be a larger initial investment but it will save a lot of vinyl going to the landfill. Plus it can really update the look of your bathroom!
3. In the Navy
A navy シャワー is where あなた turn off the water while あなた lather up. This can save a ton of unused water from going down the drain! あなた can also install a shut-off device that reduces シャワー flow to a trickle while あなた lather または shave. If あなた really want to be hardcore, try a “traditional” navy シャワー and keep it under two minutes!
2. Plants need H2O
Place a bucket in the シャワー with あなた and collect the run off water to water your plant または garden. This is a little extreme, but why not do it? Plants don’t care where the water comes from! Just make sure that あなた are using a natural, biodegradable soap so the roots of the plant won’t get damaged.
1. Sharing is caring
This is my お気に入り tip...share your シャワー routine with your significant other. This will not only save water (unless あなた get distracted), it can give あなた two some valuable time together, especially if あなた have a busy work schedule または have children. Some of these tips are もっと見る attainable than others but adopting just a few of them can help あなた conserve water または reduce your impact on the planet on シャワー at a time. Happy showering!
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