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Being green or eco is on-demand, and not just because it is trendy, but also because our planet can really use some help. You probably don’t drink through a plastic straw and try to reduce the amount of plastic in your life. But what about your own four walls? Is your house green enough? Well, if you want to make it even greener in an inexpensive way, here is what you need to do.
Change the colour of your water to green
Not literally, but almost. It would be best if you made your water a little bit greener by replacing your water heater to an energy-efficient one. It is an easy and relatively cheap change that will help you save some energy and bring comfort on the way. The green water heaters heat up the water pretty fast, yet help you control your electricity usage. Do a little bit of research on available water heaters, and look for Tankless Reviews on-line to be sure you invest in quality equipment. Eco heaters can be more efficient, up to 200% than your current, traditional device.
Introducing composting
Something that you can do to reduce your waste that is incredibly simple. Kitchen scraps can be a considerable part of the rubbish you and your family produce daily. Especially when you cook your own meals from scratch. Separating food scraps from the rest of the garbage and composting them will cut your costs of rubbish collection. You will also become an owner of natural fertilizers for the plants you keep in your backyard. Using compost in the garden should also reduce the amount of water you need to water your plants.
Unplug
This tip doesn’t require you to buy anything. It doesn’t get any cheaper than being greener for free. Turn off lights when you don’t need them, unplug your devices when you are not using them. TVs tend to be on stand by around seventeen hours a day. Think how much energy are you burning doing absolutely nothing and having all your devices plugged in. Unplugging requires little work, no self-sacrifice and is free of charge, a win-win-win situation.
Make your own chemical-free cleaners
A little DIY project that will change the way you clean your house. Now, you are probably using store-bought cleaners that clean pretty good. But they also contain a lot of chemicals that your body shouldn’t be exposed to. Natural cleaners are usually cheaper to make, you can store them in jars, so no plastic use and they smell lovely. You can produce any type of cleaners you want, one for windows, one for floors or your counters. There are tons of reviews and recipes on-line to help you become a cleaning champion. The magic that can happen with baking soda, vinegar or lemon is unreal.
Air quality
These days it is hard to find places with excellent air. The air is getting more and more polluted, and you need to protect yourself somehow. Improve the quality of air in your house by having a lot of plants in all rooms. It would be best if you made it greener around you, literally in this instance. The more different plants you have, the better the quality of air and more oxygen. Plants act as natural air filters. So don’t buy a machine for improving the quality of air that will take some space and waste some energy. Go green and grow houseplants.
Change your sheets
Seems obvious, right? You do it anyway every few weeks. But it is not about how often you should change your sheets, rather about what they are made from. If it is cotton or polyester, run for the hills. 25% of insecticide use is connected to the production of cotton linens. Polyester is also a significant contributor when it comes to the amounts of waste in production. So do yourself a favour, buy some organic or bamboo sheets, and sleep with no eco nightmares. And if you can’t find them anywhere near, opt for wool, it is still better than cotton or polyester.
Making your house greener doesn’t require much effort or money. You can change small things that won’t affect your daily life much and help the environment on the way. Even the smallest steps towards a more green world matter. The most important thing is to be conscious and to know the consequences of your day to day actions. Do research, educate yourself and change your household into an eco-friendly oasis in your neighbourhood.
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