Many people concentrate on going green in their home with things like solar panels, energy-saving washers and dryers, and bamboo floors, but there are ways to help the environment inside your house by making small, less dramatic changes. By changing the linens and updating the accessories in your bathroom and bedroom, you can improve the environment while protecting your health at the same time.
Organic linens are made with all natural fibers. Organic cotton is better for the environment, as well as your health, because it is grown without the use of harmful toxins that conventional cotton uses. This naturally-grown cotton uses virtually no harmful toxins, if any are used at all. Using eco-friendly, unaffected products inside your house means less of your time is spent worrying about allergies and other sensitivities you may have.
Some options for organic linens
- Bedding: The options for eco-friendly bedding are endless. Choose from sheets, blankets, shams, comforters, quilts, mattress pads, duvets, throws, and pillows. Everything is made with natural, earth-friendly fibers and many are manufactured with 100 percent organic cotton.
- Bathroom: Many environmentally-sound towels are made from 100 percent organic cotton. They are designed to become softer with every wash, as they are chlorine- and softener-free and use low-impact dyes. Linen shower curtains are durable and naturally grown without the use of pesticides.
You can also accessorize your bathroom and bedroom with healthier products. A recycled iron coat rack is great for hanging towels and robes. An organic cotton headboard perfectly accentuates your “green” bedding. The organic headboard takes an eco-friendly bedroom to the next step by using recycled fiber and an organic slipcover to create an updated, natural look. In the bathroom, bath tissue made from 100 percent recycled paper is better for the environment because it is not bleached with chlorine. A bamboo shower caddy organizes shampoos and soaps and is resistant to water. Bath mats made of cork help keep bacteria out of the bathroom, as they don't hold moisture and naturally fight fungus.
These are just a few options for making small, eco-friendly changes around the house. From major renovations to minor redecorations, the options for going green at home are virtually endless.
