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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Juliet Kinsman

From low-impact loo roll to vintage sinks: 13 ways to make your bathroom more sustainable

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Green and squeaky clean: scrub up your act with our sustainable bathroom swaps. Photograph: Yummy pic/Getty Images

As a sustainability journalist, I’ve often despaired at how unsustainable our bathrooms are – from water use to plastic bottles to chemical-heavy cleaners. However, there are ways to reduce their carbon footprint. As water becomes increasingly precious, hacks for our loos that cap its usage are useful, as are smart showerheads that cut down on water, particularly as baths these days feel like a guilty indulgence.

Swap plastic-packaged and chemical-loaded products, such as bleach and multipurpose sprays, for eco-friendly ones, and buy secondhand good-as-new fixtures. From bamboo loo roll to solid shampoo bars, here are my tips for a more planet-friendly bathroom.

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