Making Your Home More Environmentally Friendly

Making Your Home More Environmentally Friendly

Are you conscious of the environment but don’t know where to start? There is a lot of talk about climate change, the carbon in the atmosphere, and the degradation of our planet. A great place to start is in the home. If you want to improve your home’s sustainability and lessen the impact that you have on the environment, you should start by switching to better products and being aware of the energy you are using. It all adds up. When you don’t know where to start, begin by making your home more environmentally sustainable. 

1. Smart Thermostat

programmable thermostat.

One of the biggest culprits of energy use in your home is the thermostat. Heating and air conditioning are not only expensive, they are damaging to our world. One way to decrease the amount of power you’re using through your air and heating is to look into smart thermostats.

Smart thermostats allow you to control the temperature of your home from wherever you are on your phone. Some even allow you to control the temperature of specific rooms in the house. This provides a way for you to make your home as comfortable as you want it to be and save on energy at the same time. Simply turn the thermostat to your ideal temperature on your way home. By the time you get there, it will be at your optimal temperature. That way you don’t need to keep the heat or air on all day.

2. Smart Appliances

Like thermostats, appliances are also going “smart.” Smart washers and dryers for your clothes and dishes come in energy and water-saving alternatives. Smart refrigerators help you save power and food. Technology is evolving and many new products are being invented to cut down on waste and save precious resources like power and water. The chances are, if you need a new appliance there is likely an energy-saving alternative to the traditional product.

3. Kitchen Products

Napkin

The kitchen can also be very wasteful. Beyond your dishwasher and refrigerator, paper towels aren’t the best for the environment. This is because trees capture carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and turn it into breathable oxygen. Every time we cut down a tree for a paper product, less carbon is being captured and is therefore left to warm our planet. The same goes for napkins and tissues. Plastic of all kinds can be replaced by bamboo alternatives. Don’t buy plastic cutlery and paper plates anymore. With bamboo options, they will last longer because they are more durable than plastic and regular paper.

4. Bathroom Products

Furthermore, there are plenty of bathroom products that are bad for the environment. For example, the cosmetics industry doesn’t have a good track record in this regard. Luckily, there are alternatives. Try a bamboo brush for your teeth, hair, or makeup. These brushes are much stronger than most and provide a sustainable option because they are made from bamboo. Toilet paper can also be made from bamboo, offering a soft and strong alternative to the thin paper you typically buy. Reusable cotton rounds to remove makeup or clean your face are also available in bamboo. There are also combs, organic soaps, and sustainable loofahs. Whatever you are looking for, try your best to find a sustainable product.

5. Skip Bottled Water

water filter

Finally, another thing you can do to make your home more environmentally sustainable is to stop using bottled water. You probably like the taste of it. You probably like having it in your fridge at all times. Have you thought about the environmental impact of this plastic? It isn’t just that, water companies often source their water in unsustainable ways. Instead, use a water filter at home and see to it that your tap water is delicious and good for you. You will gain great peace of mind.

It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do for a living, how big your family is, or what your home is like, there are things we can all do to make our homes more sustainable. We could talk all day about how large corporations emit more fossil fuels than the citizens, but what can you really do about that? You can control yourself, your habits, and your purchases. So start making good ones today and you will have a clear conscience that you are doing the right thing.

Article Submitted By Community Writer

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