5 Easy Eco-Switches to Make Your Bathroom a Green Oasis
Your bathroom might not be the first place you think of when it comes to sustainability, but it’s actually one of the easiest spaces to make greener. Just like filling your bathroom with humidity-loving houseplants, a few thoughtful swaps can turn your daily routine into something that’s better for you and better for the planet. Our friends over at Bumboo, a certified B Corp, believe small swaps can make a big impact.
Here are their five simple eco-switches to create your own bathroom oasis:
1. Swap to 100% Bamboo Toilet Paper
Every year, 27,000 trees are cut down to make toilet paper- many from old-growth forests that will never regenerate. By choosing 100% bamboo toilet paper, you’re switching to a tree-free, rapidly renewable resource. Bamboo grows up to 30 times faster than trees, produces 35% more oxygen, and absorbs around 12 tonnes of CO₂ per hectare annually.
Bumboo goes one step further by independently testing every single batch of our toilet rolls, and publishes the results so you can be confident it’s genuinely bamboo.
2. Go Plastic-Free
Every year, UK households toss away an average of 3,432 pieces of plastic - most of which isn’t recycled. Their plastic-free bamboo toilet rolls arrive in recyclable boxes, with compostable paper wrapping or even no wrapper at all. Switching your toilet paper alone can eliminate dozens of plastic wrappers per household annually.
And when it comes to cleaning, they're tackling plastic differently. Bumboo's eco-friendly cleaning range in refill pods, and the reusable spray bottles are made from Prevented Ocean Plastic- plastic collected from coastal areas at risk of polluting the sea. That means every clean helps reduce plastic waste before it reaches our oceans.
3. Choose Unbleached & Non-Toxic Options
Conventional toilet paper is often bleached with chlorine, which can leave behind harmful residues. Bumboo’s unbleached bamboo toilet rolls are naturally soft, hypoallergenic, and kind to sensitive skin. With extra-long 3-ply rolls (300 sheets per roll), they’re strong enough for daily use while staying gentle on you and the planet.
And it doesn’t stop there. For a sparkling bathroom without harsh chemicals, the eco-friendly cleaning range uses non-toxic, plant-based ingredients in dissolvable sachets. Simply add water to your reusable Prevented Ocean Plastic bottle, drop in a pod, and you’re ready to clean. Safe for your home, your plants, and the environment.
4. Consider Compostable Bin Bags for General Waste
Beyond toilet paper and cleaners, everyday bits like bin liners also have a big impact. Bumboo’s 50L compostable bin bags are made from plant-based polymers, reinforced with graphene so they’re ultra-strong and leak-proof. They hold up to 10 kg of waste without splitting, yet compost completely with no microplastics or toxins left behind. A small swap that makes a big difference in reducing plastic waste and landfill contamination.
5. Support Rewilding with Every Purchase
Your bathroom choices can help restore the wild, too. For every box sold, Bumboo funds rewilding projects that plant trees, restore ecosystems, and protect endangered species. That’s real impact, roll by roll.
Ready to Green Your Bathroom?
From humidity-loving houseplants to planet-friendly essentials, it doesn’t take much to make your bathroom a space that’s good for you and the Earth!
Take your first step today with Bumboo bamboo toilet paper - the soft, strong, tree-free roll that’s independently tested and transparently sustainable.
