Be A Little Greener At Home With These Tips And Ideas

Monday, October 19, 2015

We recycle our sandwich wrappers, opt for reusable coffee cups and always turn taps off after use. We all like to think that we are eco-friendly. However, far too many of us aren’t mindful enough of the environment.

Yes, popping your sandwich wrapper in the correct bin and using a plastic coffee cup instead of a paper one will help. On its own, however, it’s not enough to save our planet. If you want to make a real difference, the first step is to focus on your home. That’s right, the best way to be more eco-friendly is by making a few small changes to your home.


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To make this a little easier for you, I have put together a few tips and ideas that you should find useful:

Switch household cleaners

Did you know that even the cleaners you use in your home can affect how green you are? Yes, that’s right, your antibacterial spray could be harming the environment. Simply by swapping to ‘green’ household cleaners, you can reduce the amount of air pollution you are causing.

You can either make your cleaners yourself - this is much easier than you would think, or you can opt to buy from eco-friendly companies. The downside is that often, eco-friendly companies charge more than normal ones. That’s why, it might be a good idea to consider making your household cleaners yourself.

Reduce your energy usage

This one might seem obvious, but it’s worth repeating as so many of us don’t realize how simple it can be. One of the best ways to be greener at home is by reducing your energy usage, and best of all, it’s much easier than you think.

Look into upgrading your home’s insulation. Many companies offer free or low-cost home insulation that can significantly reduce the amount of energy you are using. This will not only help you to be a little greener, but it could also save a lot of money on energy bills.

Turn your boiler down by a couple of degrees. Simply by turning down your boiler, you can save energy. You shouldn’t notice the difference, but you’ll significantly reduce your energy consumption.

Look at alternative ways of powering your home

While this does require an investment, changing how you power your home is an excellent way to become greener. If you are serious about becoming a little more environmentally friendly, swapping to solar or wind power is a fantastic option.

The type of alternative power that is best will depend on where your home is located and whether it gets more sun or more wind. Solar power is a cheaper option than wind power, so tends to be the most popular option. You can find out more about powering your home with solar power by having a look at https://www.eurosolar.com.au.

Modernize your home

If your home is filled with old appliances - cooker, boiler, etc., it might be worth replacing them. You may not realize it, but older appliances use a lot more energy than modern alternatives. That’s why, if you want to be a little greener, modernizing your home is a fantastic idea.

If you do decide to do this, ensure that you do lots of research into the most eco-friendly appliances on the market. That way, you can make sure that you opt for the best option.

Being greener at home is much easier than you would think, all it takes is a few simple changes.

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