Best for the Bath

Remodeling your bathroom? It’s easy to upgrade in an eco-friendly manner.

July/August 2003

By Anastasia White Wolf

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Of course you want to go green when you remodel your bathroom or update appliances and fixtures—but cost concerns could be holding you back. The good news is that environmentally safe, energy efficient, water-saving products, natural flooring, and organic linens cost, on average, a mere 5 percent more than their conventional counterparts. So go ahead and splurge—you’ll be creating a healthier, safer environment for yourself and the planet.

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