Looking to live more sustainably? At times, it can seem like a daunting task. But today I’m teaming up with The Watermark Shop to share some easy changes you can start making today on your journey towards a more eco-friendly bathroom.
And – good news – if you’re interested in getting your hands on some of the product recommendations listed below, you can stop by the Edmonton Home + Garden Show this weekend, March 24th through 27th. The Watermark Shop will be on-site at the Edmonton Expo Centre as part of the For Your Home Marketplace.
Eco-Friendly Bathroom Tips
Bathrooms might be small but their environmental impact is huge.
I’m teaming up with Carrie Banera, Co-Owner of The Watermark Shop, to share some product swaps and behaviour tweaks you can make to clean up your act in the bathroom.
1. Shorten your shower time
A shorter shower not only saves water, but also saves on the energy used to heat that water.
2. Opt for refillable bottles over single-use containers
Think about all the plastic containers you’ve thrown away over your lifetime. Yikes!
Cut down on plastic by purchasing products like soap and lotion in bulk and then decant into smaller, reusable containers (like these beautiful glass dispensers).
3. Choose eco-friendly toiletries and textiles
Reduce waste by choosing eco-friendly toiletries like reusable cotton swabs, plastic-free toothpaste and biodegradable dental floss. Also, consider incorporating more natural materials into your bathroom decor, such as this Jute Tassle Rug.
4. Invest in installing a low-flow shower head, toilet and faucet.
Over time, you’ll be glad you did!
5. Line dry your towels
…to save energy.
Carrie recommends these Meraki Turkish Hand Towels and Agape Turkish Towels because in addition to being soft, absorbent and quick to dry, they’re eco-friendly and ethically made.
6. Ban flushable wipes
We’ve all heard horror stories about flushable wipes clogging sewage pipes and wreaking havoc on city water systems.
7. Water your plants…
…with water from your shower.
We’ve all been there – waiting eagerly for our shower to heat up warm enough for us to hop in. So, next time – rather than letting that unused water go straight down the drain, collect it to water your plants!
(And I’m totally crushing on this hanging planter from The Watermark Shop).
8. Building? Remodeling?
Talk to the experts to find out all about the latest eco-friendly products and materials. And – you guessed it – they’ll be onsite this weekend at The Edmonton Home + Garden Show.
Here are all the show details:
The 2022 Edmonton Home + Garden Show
After what feels like the longest winter ever (am I right?!), refreshing our homes and outdoor spaces is on many Edmontonians’ minds. That’s why the Edmonton Home + Garden show is the place to be this weekend to get real home advice from trusted local experts.
Plus, attendees can catch some fun-filled and informative speakers on the main stage, including:
- The Brolaws: Dave Kenney & Joey Fletcher, HGTV Canada personalities
- Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault, CitylineTV personality and owner of Hue La La
- Christina Dennis, the DIY Mommy
2022 Edmonton Home + Garden Show Details
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre.
When: Thursday, March 24: 12pm – 9pm
Friday, March 25: 12pm – 9pm
Saturday, March 26: 10am – 9pm
Sunday, March 27: 10am – 6pm
Ticket prices:
Adults: $16 ($14 online)
Adults Half-Day Ticket after 4pm: $8
Seniors 60-plus: $11 ($9 online)
Kids 12 and under are admitted for free.
On-site parking: $15
Thank you to the Edmonton Home + Garden Show for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts are my own.
Xo Holly Hunka
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