Whether planning a new bathroom or remodeling one, creating an eco-friendly bathroom can be a money-saving option that’s healthy for the environment and the people living in the home. Creating an eco-friendly bathroom begins with considering the toxicity of the products used to equip it, as well as the way those items are manufactured.

A traditional showerhead uses about 6 gallons of water per minute, whereas a conventional showerhead saves a lot of water and uses 2 gallons of water per minute. Install a low-flow showerhead in your bathroom to save water.

If you really want to save water, consider an air shower. It pumps each water droplet full of air. This makes each water droplet bigger, so it feels just as wet and strong as a typical showerhead. Studies show that air showers can cut your water use by an additional 30%.

Consider using ceramic tile for floors, countertops and walls surrounding the tub and shower. Ceramic tile is less prone to damage from moisture, and its negative impact on the environment during the manufacturing process is also low. Some tiles are even made from recycled products such as discarded bottle glass.

You can even get an ultra-flush toilet for you bathroom, as it is also effective in saving water. Generally, it uses only 1 gallon of water for flushing. Nowadays, you can also get dual-flush toilets having two knobs, thus allowing the user to conserve water by selecting how much water is needed for flushing the waste.

Prevent mold and mildew by installing a bath fan that reduces moisture. Make sure the fan is safe for installation over tubs and showers. Also keep the door of the bathroom open so that fresh air circulates through it.

Never go in for shampoos and soaps just because they are cheap. They can be toxic and prove to be bad for you and for the environment also. Even after going down the drain, their bad effects do not end.

It is not as difficult to make your bathroom eco-friendly as it sounds. Following some simple tips like using non-toxic soaps and shampoos, installing water-saving appliances and not wasting the water unnecessarily can be really effective in the long run.