IN THE BATHROOM
- Use detergents (cleaners and washers) that cause as little
damage to the environment as possible:
>> Buy detergents with eco-labels.
>> Use biodegradable products.
>> Buy washing powders that contain as little phosphates
as possible.
>> Avoid caustic products when cleaning the toilet,
they are dangerous to the environment (vinegar is sufficient
when washing the toilet).
>> do not pour toxic substances into the sink or
any water duct or sewer.
- Use refillable containers for example:
for washing liquid
- Do not throw thrash into the toilet.
- Buy toilet paper made from recycled paper.
- Buy cosmetics, whose containers had been made of recycled
material, and which aren't tested on animals (label with a
bunny).
- Save water:
>> If you can, use the shower, instead of washing
in the bathtub (with the shower you use about 15-30 l of
water, in the bathtub 100l and more).
>> Install a special shower attachment (water flow
regulator), so that you use less water.
>> Turn off the tap and stop all leaks (60-80 drops
a minute means losing 20-25l of water a day).
>> Make sure that your toilet isn't leaky (a stream
5 mm in width means losing 300-500 l a day).
>> Do not wash using running water.
>> While brushing your teeth, use a water cup and
never use running water while shaving.
>> You can install a system in your toilet, so you
have a choice between flushing with a small and a large
amount of water (depending on your needs :) ) this way you
can save a real lot of water.
>> Install a water meter in your house - so you could
also save money, and not only water
>> Remember to wash only full load in the washing
machine, and soak your clothes rather than using preliminary
wash
- Save energy:
>> Use power-saving light bulbs.
>> When buying a washing machine check for a label
that says the product is power-saving.
>> Use the washing machine
in such a way that it uses as little power as possible.
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