Five tips for a sustainable bathroom

Sustainability: a mega hot topic. We are also involved in this on a daily basis. Not so strange of course, we make sustainable toilet paper. Why is our toilet paper so sustainable? A while ago we wrote a blog about our choice for bamboo paper , read it if you are interested. However, we do not want to talk about that now. For this blog we want to think a bit bigger than just the toilet: the bathroom. Because did you know that you can make a big difference with small changes? Choosing sustainable toilet paper is a small adjustment, but it sets a whole chain of positive impact in motion! So how can you transform your bathroom into a sustainable paradise in a few simple steps? In five tips we explain how!

Use sustainable materials

Okay, we know - this is a bit of a no-brainer, but it simply cannot be missed! When you are looking for bathroom products, you will quickly make a profit if you choose products that are made from sustainable materials. Think of our favorite: bamboo! Bamboo is a widely used material for bathroom accessories, from bath mats to toothbrushes and toilet brushes. Bamboo does not die after it is cut, grows back super fast, absorbs more CO2 on average and releases more oxygen on average than trees. A super sustainable resource!

Bamboo bathroom accessories, such as bamboo bath boards, are also a better choice than the plastic variant. Bamboo is a natural raw material, is biodegradable, and more importantly: it does not release microplastics. In addition, cotton is also a good alternative for bath textiles. Cotton is also a natural raw material that is biodegradable.

Water saving products

Just a few more minutes, the water is so nice and warm and it's cold outside! We totally get the feeling, but you can really save a lot of water, energy and money by using a timer while showering. It takes some getting used to at first, but it really helps! So, set that kitchen timer for 5 minutes and blast through your shower concert in record time.

In addition to shorter showers, you can also save water by purchasing water-saving products. Think of shower heads with a low water flow, which help save water. If you really want to make an investment, a water-saving toilet bowl might be interesting! This uses less water when flushing.

Energy-efficient lighting

This tip may seem a bit unnecessary, but we think it is the basis for a sustainable bathroom: LED lighting. In addition to being energy-efficient lighting (an LED lamp uses up to 85% less power than a halogen lamp, and even 90% less power than an incandescent lamp, source: Milieucentraal ), it also has a longer lifespan than the average halogen lamp or incandescent lamp: the perfect sustainable lighting to grab the spotlight during your shower concert!

Plastic-free care products

In your bathroom, it's all about one thing: self-care! In this area, too, more and more sustainable options are available these days. Think of sustainable razors, soap, shampoo and conditioner bars or plastic-free deodorant. Below, we have listed our favorite brands of sustainable care products:

• The plastic-free and natural products of HappySoaps

• We Love The Planet skin care products

• The vegan & 100% natural deodorant from Nuud

• Bambaw 's sustainable razor blades

• Sustainable care packages from Zustainabox

Eco-friendly cleaning products

Traditional cleaning products can not only be harmful to the environment, but also to your health. Natural cleaning products, such as vinegar and baking soda, are safe alternatives. Circular supermarket Pieter Pot recently wrote a super interesting blog about what you can do with baking soda . These products can be used to clean your bathroom and are also cheaper than traditional cleaning products. No time or desire to start cleaning with your own baking soda mixture? Then take a look at our personal cleaning favorite, Marcel's Green Soap . You can use their plastic-free and natural products for your entire household!