Promoting A Greener Home

If you’re reading this, you’re likely interested in making little changes that can impact not only the environment but also your lifestyle. I will review some eco-friendly habits you can start implementing right now to get on the right path. I will also cover some sustainable home products and provide tips for living sustainably.

Eco-Friendly Swaps

To start, it is recommended that you switch from regular shopping bags to reusable shopping bags. It is an easy, no-waste swap that doesn’t require the use of plastic bags. These bags are washable, and they can last for years. Plus, they are more stylish than plastic bags. With that said, its styles may cause a needed, sustainable shift.

Another product swap to make use of are Silicone baking mats. These baking mats are a great surface to use for baking because they are non-stick mats that don’t require any waste of parchment paper. These are also super easy to clean as well. Silicone baking mats reduce kitchen waste because they are designed for a lot of uses.

A product that could benefit you and your home are rechargeable batteries. Research has shown that regular batteries contain heavy metals that, when disposed can actually cause environmental contamination. However, rechargeable batteries can be used over and over again. All you would have to do is charge it similar to how you would charge your phone, and after a period of time, it’ll be ready to be used again.

A last product that can contribute to a greener home is compostable coffee pods. These pods are plant-based, and they naturally decompose. In contrast, recyclable coffee pods take a longer time to break down. Recyclable coffee pods are created from materials such as plastic or aluminum, which contributes to the long breakdown cycle. Compostable coffee pods are created from renewable sources. These pods break down into organic matter which contributes in waste. This makes compostable coffee pods an excellent eco-friendly solution.

Tips

I will now cover some tips that could sustainably benefit your home. One tip that I do have is to reduce food waste. A common reason food goes to waste is because of how we plan our meals. People say that expiration dates are a guide, not a rule. What I would do is make a good shopping list, including only what you really need. This will prevent overbuying on groceries by focusing on foods that will actually be used as soon as possible.

Another tip to live sustainably is using energy-efficient lighting. Energy-efficient lightbulbs normally last a lot longer than the lightbulbs we use day-to-day. These provide an equal amount of light quality for significantly less energy. Most of energy found in traditional bulbs are lost in heating energy. Research has shown that they can decrease carbon emissions by 40kg.

Growing your own food is an excellent method of showing you care about the planet. Fruits and vegetables found in our local markets usually undergo long distances to be on those shelves and they are packaged into unsustainable sources. In addition, the fruits and vegetables at our local markets are usually handled with pesticides during farming which can be very harmful.

Lastly, saving water can be a big factor on improving your home. People only consider gas and electricity into conserving energy. Even just turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth can make a big difference. You could be saving up to 12 liters of water by doing this which can go a long way. Another example is fixing leaky faucets. So much water is wasted per year because of this issue and the fix can give you a much more greener home.

Conclusion

In conclusion, implementing everything discussed will give you a greener, eco-friendly home. These swaps will reduce waste and will benefit the quality of the environment. Some swaps may be difficult at first but it’s very rewarding as you’re not only contributing to the sustainability of the environment, but also your home. These product swaps and tips will save so much waste and less pollution in the air.