When it comes to the environment, it can feel like you want to make such big changes to your home. But if you find that you are going to be going through the renovation process, then you may as well take the opportunity to make your home a little more eco-friendly in the process. This can actually be a great thing to do as it can actually help to reduce running costs of your home and business as well as being good for the environment, so if you want to be more environmentally friendly then here are some of the things you need to think about.
The bathroom can be eco-friendly
The bathroom might be one of the rooms in your home that you feel might be less likely to have an eco approach, but actually there are many ways that you can make a bathroom environmentally friendly. First of all, consider things like slow flow toilets and shower units, these tend to use and waste less water. Motion sensor faucets can also help reduce waste water as they only let out water when it is needed, rather than being left on for things such as when you brush your teeth. Installing and investing in things like this could start to impact your water usage as well as help when it comes to the environment.
Think outside of the box
I get it, when it comes to being environmentally friendly you know the basics and you know the changes you can make, but there are other ways to be more sustainable in your home and your business that are a little more outside of the box. For example, collecting rainwater and considering using poly water tanks. Instead of always needing to use water from the tap to do things like water the garden or wash things down like driveways or paths, you can use the rainwater to do the job for you. Reusing something that is always there.
Insulation can really help keep the heat in your home
Insulating your home can really help when it comes to keeping the heat in, which means you are less likely to crank up the supply when it gets a little colder outside. We are all aware that heat rises, and so if your loft especially is not insulated, then that heat just escapes never to be seen or heard of again, and it can make a home very difficult to keep warm. Insulating the loft is an easy investment to make and not only does it make your home energy efficient, it could even save you a bit on your energy bills.
Using natural products when cleaning up
If you want to have a more eco-friendly approach to your home send your business, then sometimes it isn’t just about what you renovate and change, it can also have much to do with your own habits and actions. So using natural products when cleaning up is a great way to incorporate a more environmentally friendly approach to running your home. You could always encourage people to do the same in your business. There are plenty of natural products you can buy, but you could also consider making up some of the home made remedies for cleaning and they can actually be great ways to keep your home clean.
Recycle and reduce waste as much as possible
Recycling is another way you can ensure that you have a more greener approach to your habits and the environment in general. Having dedicated bins for things like paper, plastics and glass makes things easier when it comes to disposing of them outside of your home. You could then consider bin hire companies to ensure that they get disposed of in the right way. It may sound basic, but often it is the basic and simple habits and procedures that can be forgotten about.
Upcycle with furniture and the materials that you use
Always buying new things like furniture and materials perhaps means that there is a lot of older items probably going to landfill or being stored and having nothing done with them. Instead of buying new, figure out if there is a way that you can upcycle and reuse something first. Giving a piece of furniture a new lease of life by painting it, or using wood materials found or unused for something like a garden shed or to build something else. Even using stone found in your garden to extend the patio, for example. Reusing materials you already have and giving them a purpose means you are doing your bit for the environment.
Solar panels can be a great source of energy for your home
Solar panels are one of the most popular ways to gain energy for businesses and your home and are sustainable energy source. They sit on a roof or in a spot in the garden where they get the most sun and daylight, and then they can work towards heating, lighting and energising your home at a lower price.
Invest in windows and doors and use wood frames instead of UPVC
New windows and doors are a great investment for your eco-friendly home or business as you can take advantage of double or triple glazing which can help when it comes to drafts and heat escaping. However, if you are upgrading them try and avoid UPVC farms and choose wood instead as a more sustainable and environmentally friendly options.
Use energy efficient bulbs and change habits
Finally, now that you have made some big changes the last thing to think about would be the light bulbs. Something so simple but yet with the wrong bulb could be using a heck of a lot of energy to power up. Choose LED or energy saving bulbs instead and replace them in your home or business environment. You will notice a difference in the amount of energy you use and even a small change can make a big difference. Also, small changes to habits such as switching off items when they are not being used instead of on standby can also help towards wasting less energy overall.
I hope that these tips help you to be more environmentally friendly.
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