How can you make your house eco-friendly

The idea of making your home “eco-friendly” can often feel overwhelming, the good news is that it doesn’t have to be. We’ve put together ways you can reduce your home’s carbon footprint. Create an eco-friendly home by starting with the small things, over time you can take bigger steps to build a green, energy-efficient home.

1.     If possible, add solar panels – By installing solar panels, homeowners can become energy independent, reap the cost-saving benefits of solar, and feel satisfied knowing they are being environmentally responsible.

2.     Recycle – Find a space in your home to set up bins for sorting the different recycled products.

3.     Create a compost station – Composting is the process of breaking down organic materials using natural decomposition to turn them into rich soil. Some things you can and should compost include fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, loose leaf tea, used paper napkins and paper towels, cooked pasta and rice, stale crackers, and much more.

4.     Switch to LED lightbulbs

5.     Install low-flow showerheads

6.     Purchase energy-efficient appliances

7.     Use natural cleaning products

8.     Use a smart thermostat – Investing in a programmable thermostat will allow you to monitor and control your heating and cooling.

9.     Switch to paying your bills online

10.  Buy pre-used furniture

11.  Reuse bags – Using a canvas bag when you do your grocery shopping will significantly decrease your plastic use over your lifetime.

12.  Fill your home with plants

13.  Eat environmentally  – Aim to buy foods with minimal packaging and avoid plastic,bottled beverages. A few other tricks to make better eco-friendly eating habits include: sourcing your food locally, eating raw, and shopping at company’s that strive to take care of the planet.

14.  Pass on paper towels – Use, instead, sustainable alternatives such as cloth and linen rags.

15.  Embrace cold water – Opting for cold water when washing your clothing can reduce your energy consumption and financial expenses.

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