Green Bathroom Questions

Doing a bathroom remodel and need to replace shower pan, tile, etc. What is the greenest choice?

— josh ziskind Van Nuys, CA

Rick Goyette

Answered by Rick Goyette

Pawtucket, RI

Emerald Dream Builders

June 21, 2010

Can you recommend a nontoxic bathroom tile grout and sealer? We also need a low-VOC sealer for the bathroom sink.

— Sharon Wildwood, NJ

Answered by Lee Hall on August 13, 2010

We are remodeling our master bath. How do we find someone or place that would/could repurpose our existing sink, tub, cabinets, etc.

— Barbara Danville, CA

Answered by Danny Kelly on July 15, 2010

Doing a bathroom remodel and need to replace shower pan, tile, etc. What is the greenest choice?

— josh ziskind Van Nuys, CA

Answered by Rick Goyette on June 21, 2010

Are compost toilets tested for sanitation and odors?

— vivian moon Mercer, PA

Answered by Rich Franz-Ünder on June 17, 2010

How do I go about rerouting my pipes so the greywater from my shower and sink can be used to flush the toilet?

— Richie Anchorage, AK

Answered by David Edwards PhD on May 31, 2010

Are waterless urinals a practical investment for a home bathroom with the intention of lowering water usage?

— Sean Los Angeles, CA

Answered by Kati Curtis, LEED AP ID&C, CID on April 29, 2010

Does anyone know of cork countertops and flooring that are truly green?

— seth shreefer Portland, OR

Answered by Tammy Schwolsky, LEED AP, GPR, HPwES on April 28, 2010

I'm remodeling my house and I want to know how I can reuse greywater to reduce water consumption.

— ghada Albany, NY

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on April 12, 2010

I'm looking for an eco-friendly marble cleaner and sealer for a bathroom with heavy soap scum on tiles. I'd prefer a homemade recipe.

— Kate Potts Dallas, TX

Answered by David Lavender on April 9, 2010

I'm considering replacing my 40-gallon gas water heater with a tankless system in my Southern California home.

— steven Flanigan West Hills, CA

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on March 12, 2010

Can you recommend a good low flow showerhead?

— Melanie Los Angeles, CA

Answered by Kristina Hahn | AIA | RA | LEED AP+HOMES on March 7, 2010

What would be the best type of wood for a bathroom shower?

— Alex Lucas

Answered by Erik Henry on March 7, 2010

Are there any manufacturers of nontoxic, non-offgassing bathroom vanities? Are there any nontoxic glues for bathroom tiles?

— rosalie yelen

Answered by Susan Davis on January 21, 2010

Can you recommend a durable and easy-maintenance floor for a bathroom?

— Kathleen Schaeffer, Easton, PA

Answered by Paul Gleicher on June 12, 2009

I have a bathtub that needs re-enameling. Is there a non-toxic way to do this?

— Barbara

Answered by Mick Dalrymple on January 31, 2008

 

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