Elements of a Green Bathroom
Faucets, fixtures and floors can save water and resources
By FrontDoor.com | Published: 3/27/2008
Washing your hands in this toilet-top sink conserves water in the bathroom.
Recycle water in the bathroom
Fido might take a sip out of the bowl, but you certainly don't drink from the toilet. So why not fill it with recycled water? Gray water devices, like the Sink Positive system, allow you to reuse water from a toilet-top sink to flush your commode.
The Toilet Tank Sink attaches to any standard toilet tank. With each flush, clean water that would normally go down the toilet is routed into the sink's faucet. As you wash your hands, the water runoff drains down into the bowl for use as toilet water on the next flush.
These systems are not allowed by all code jurisdictions, so talk to your builder and do your homework before making the investment.
