At Pebble Grey, all our products are made from naturally occurring materials like aluminium and glass, both of which can be safely recycled, unlike plastic or acrylic. But let's take our eco-friendly approach a few steps further, together.
Our Packaging
We've reduced our plastic packaging by 90%, prioritising the use of recyclable materials to keep your product safe within delivery. Here are a few facts about how your item will arrive to you:
- All the materials we use for reinforced packaging are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) approved.
- Our boxes include honeycomb cardboard cushions to absorb impact and avoid breakage.
- Recyclable EPE foam inserts to further absorb shocks and protect fragile items.
- Reinforced corners and edging using cardboard and EPE foam.
All of these changes help us to stay sustainable while providing the same quality of protection for your item.
Once your product's installed, keep the sustainable changes up and lessen your environmental impact in the bathroom by following these quick tips:
4 easy ways to conserve water
Conserving water is one of the simplest and most cost-effective methods of making your bathroom eco-friendly. There are several actions you can take that will save you money in the long term as well as save the planet:
1. Turn off the tap while you’re brushing your teeth. This simple change can save up to 240 gallons of water a month!
2. Consider taking a shower instead of a bath. Showers use as little as 15% of the water needed for a bath, representing a huge saving in both water and on your utility bills. Even cutting back on the number of showers you have each week can make a huge impact.
3. Opt for dual-flush, allowing you to choose how much water you use each time you flush. This helps to minimise water wastage significantly compared to traditional loos.
4. Keep on top of leaks and drips in the bathroom. In addition to costing homeowners thousands every year, water waste has a massive effect on the environment. Check all of your fixtures and connections regularly to decrease your water waste.
Use LED lighting instead of fluorescent bulbs
Why not make the switch to LED lighting? Not only do LED bulbs consume 80% less energy than a traditional bulb, but they also last 25 times longer, meaning no more changing the bulb on a regular basis. With a range of cool, natural and warm white tones to choose from, they save you energy while providing cosy ambience.
Keep your bathroom dry with an extractor fan
Bathrooms are the dampest rooms in the house and provide ideal conditions for mould and mildew to take hold. Avoid this by installing an energy-efficient fan to keep the moisture levels down and save up to 60% on your current energy consumption. Remember, your fan will need to be left on for at least 15 minutes after every bath or shower to be effective in keeping your bathroom dry.
Eco-friendly bathroom products
These days, there are plenty of eco-friendly options like natural soaps, green cleaning products and recycled toilet paper that are kinder to the environment. While these often come at a higher price, one simple and cost-free way to make a difference is by paying attention to the packaging they come in and making sure you recycle it properly.
Overall, these may seem like minor changes to make, but if enough of us implement these steps within our households, we can protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint together. Let’s all do our bit for the planet.
