Need to replace your shower curtain soon? Before you head to the store for the usual vinyl/PVC variety, take a look at these green shower curtains made from natural and sustainable materials.

Hemp Shower Curtains: Shower curtains made from hemp are naturally mildew resistant and they’re machine washable. Hemp is a sustainable natural resource, as it has a short growing cycle, requires little water, and yields more per acre than cotton. Hemp shower curtains absorb water, but will not leak through.

Linen Shower Curtains: Organic flax linen shower curtains are a beautiful alternative to vinyl/PVC shower curtains. Organic flax linen is grown without the use of pesticides or other harmful chemicals, and the material is machine washable.

Organic Cotton Shower Curtains: Organic cotton shower curtains are another green alternative to vinyl shower liners. Like hemp, the all-natural fabric will absorb water but not leak through and they are machine washable.

Why switch? Choosing an all natural, non toxic shower curtain is a smart choice, because PVC and vinyl are associated with emitting toxic gases which reduce the air quality in your home and the world around you. In addition, PVC and vinyl do not recycle well, so vinyl shower curtains often end up in land fills where they hang around for decades, or end up being burned-which releases even more toxins into the air.