Making Your Home More Environmentally Friendly

No matter what your stance is on man made climate change, there is no denying the fact that we have one Earth and we need to be good stewards of the planet. May studies suggest that human activity is affecting the planet in a negative way. Irresponsible habits on almost all of our parts are leading towards deforestation, pollution of oceans and other waterways, and all sorts of other unacceptable environmental issues. It’s not all too surprising, then, that many of us are looking for ways to reduce the impact we have on our beloved planet. The good news is that if we make even small changes changes in our homes and our home routines we can become increasingly more environmentally friendly individuals. Here are just a few different things to consider and incorporate into our home routines.

Using Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

Chances are that you have a cupboard filled with different cleaning products to keep your home ship shape. We fill our cupboards with furniture polish, cleaning fluids, carpet cleaners, dish washing liquid or tablets, clothes detergents, window cleaners… the list goes on and on. But have you ever considered how these products are produced and how they affect the world around us when they are rinsed down the drain? Many products and the ingredients that they contain are hazardous to the environment. So, consider making a switch to natural cleaning products by Better Life. These are all natural and will tackle dirt and muck just as effectively as other cleaners that you may be used to purchasing. Cleaners don’t have to be harsh to work.

Try Out Renewable Energy

The majority of us fuel our properties with fossil fuels. But the bad news is that not only are fossil fuels non-renewable, but they contribute heavily to pollution. Instead, why not fuel your home with renewable energy from renewable sources. Do your research, there are providers out there that offer renewable energy at the same price or only pennies more per KW hour than non-renewable sources. When you’re shopping for a new provider, keep this in mind. Installing solar panels to your home is another option. While this choice may have a big initial investment, it will certainly pay off in terms of energy savings in the long run. It’s possible that you could even sell excess or surplus energy to the national powergrid, making a little profit on the side of your eco-friendly project too! 

Recycling

If you’re not recycling by now, it’s time that you jump on the green bandwagon and start recycling your household waste. Why send items and materials that could serve new purposes to landfill? Instead, give it a second life. This reduces waste and minimizes the need to create new materials for packaging and other disposable items. We’re all about re-purposing elements in our homes for decor, the same can be done with the waste we toss. While we may not be the ones doing the re-purposing, the facilities that use these recycled materials are making the difference.

Sure, being eco-friendly may take a little getting used to. But once you’re in the swing of things, it should come naturally to you. So, take active steps to become more environmentally friendly and make your home a green haven today!

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