5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

The decision to make your home eco-friendly is not only because it can help save money long term, but also it considers your ecological footprint. An ecological footprint is the amount of natural resources it takes to support your lifestyle and needs. As global warming is increasing at alarming rates, going green is a decisive action you can take to help save the planet. To help you get started, here are five easy ways to make your home eco-friendly.

1. Insulate Your Home

 

Making sure your home is up-to-date with insulating and the walls, windows, and floors are all properly insulated is a key party of having an eco-friendly home. Proper effective insulation will reduce your electricity bill and the amount of energy used to heat or cool your home. So, make your home eco-friendly with insulation around doors and windows.

2. Use Sustainable Flooring

Most wood flooring is not sustainable due to the deforestation practices most manufacturers use to source the materials for the floor. If you are deciding what material to use for your floor or are considering replacing your old floor, look for eco-friendly materials. Some eco-friendly materials that make for great floors are bamboo and cork, which are durable and will last a long time.

3. Clean the Air

 

It is important to make sure the air in your home is fresh and healthy to breathe, especially if your home may not get much sunlight. Open windows and doors instead of using an air purifier. They usually require lots of energy and are usually made of toxic materials. Also, consider decorating your home with air-purifying plants. This is one of the easiest ways to create an eco-friendly and healthy home.

4. Upgrade Old Appliances

Yes, new technology can make your home much more eco-friendly. Smart thermostats are an excellent place to start. They can efficiently monitor, optimize and control the temperature in your home with less energy than older traditional analog thermostats.

5. Optimize Water Use

The amount of water wasted in most homes in the first world is astounding. Installing low flow shower and sink faucets, and a new low flush toilet are great ways to reduce the amount of water you use. Also, it is a way to save water without changing any of your normal habits.

These are just a few ideas to start with to make your home more eco-friendly. However, there are many other ways to make your home greener. If you know of any, please share in the comments section, below.

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