There is no hiding from the fact that more people are looking at ways to make some changes to their homes when it comes to having more of an eco approach. There is a lot of talk surrounding it, and so you may find that you now want to do your part to reduce your carbon footprint, or at the very least reduce your energy usage and be more aware.
Having a home that has a more eco focus is far easier to achieve than you might think. It can often be small changes that you start off with that can start to have a real impact on how your home is run, and the savings you can make to energy usage. The problem many face straight up is trying to implement too many changes too soon. This can be overwhelming and cause you to struggle to keep up with the changes and processes you have made. If you are interested in making your home more eco-friendly, then here are some of the options that you could consider.
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Recycling and disposing of things correctly
There comes a time in our homes where we want to start decluttering and getting rid of excess mess and rubbish. It could be built up inside your home or in your gardens and the exterior. Becoming more eco-friendly can mean you want a more minimalist approach, so now may be the time to start decluttering and getting rid of it once and for all. However, you want to ensure that you dispose of it in the right way, taking into account recycling and having an eco approach to it. This is when heading to your local recycling centre could be a great place to start. Often these places have dedicated disposal areas or people on hand to help you dispose of the items in an eco-friendly way.
Getting rid of food waste and reducing it
Food waste can become a big problem for many households, and it can often be down to habits that have evolved over time. So you could improve this by making a few simple changes to your routines. Meal planning and only buying what you need is the first step to take. This can help you to see a big saving in the amount of money you spend in food shops. But also being mindful of the food you have and being more creative with things like leftovers or freezing things when you batch cook. Last of all, using any peelings and other things like egg shells can be kept to com[post and reused in the garden.
Changing your energy source
Maybe now is the time to start thinking about how you get energy in your home. If you are hoping for a more eco approach, then you could look at things like solar energy. This can be a big investment at first, but it can pay off in the long term as you start using reusable energy sources. Solar panels are one of the most common ones to consider, and many energy companies offer incentives for you to have solar panels installed. Also making changes in your home such as increasing the insulation and investing in new windows and doors can also make a difference. This stops heat escaping from your home when your heating is in use, causing you to use less energy in this area and allow you to regulate the temperature in your home.
Collecting rainwater
There could be another way you can make some changes and it is as simple as collecting rainwater in your garden. This water is great for watering the plants and grass in the summer months and it can actually save you when it comes to your water rates and bills. It sounds like such a simple thing to do, and adding a rainwater tank to your garden is easier than you might think. Once installed, it will collect the water and you can then use it as you need to. This can help save on your general water usage and stop there being too much of a waste on general water usage.
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Planting your own vegetables and being self-sufficient
Another great way you can start to make your home and general lifestyle more eco-friendly is to think about growing your own vegetables and becoming more sustainable in that way. If you have a garden, dedicating an area of planting space to start growing hints like potatoes or herbs can be an excellent way to save by not having to buy these things in food shops. You will also be able to make some big savings financially. Start off small with things like herbs and then move on to other things as you get more confident.
Stop the use of plastic in your home
There is a lot of focus around how much plastic is used in our day to day lives, and you can do your bit when it comes to your home and lifestyle simply by choosing not to use it. When out food shopping, buy things loose and nothing prepackaged. If you can, take advantage of refillable shops and invest in glass jars that can be refilled when you need them. This is great for washing powder or liquid, cereals and pulses and even things like bath wash and shampoo.
Changing your habits
Finally, maybe you need to think about changing some of your habits. It can help you be so much more aware of the energy you could be potentially wasting. Things like switching lights off when you leave a room, changing the bulbs to LED or energy saver ones. Even thinking about switching things off at the plug or the wall instead of leaving them on standby can make a big difference to your energy usage. Small changes such as this can start to have a big impact on your energy bill.
Let’s hope these things help you to become a little more eco-friendly.
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