We’ve all seen the heartbreaking footage of our drought-stricken farmers and sometimes it can make you feel helpless. But there are ways to help, which is why we’ve put together a list of simple ways to make your home eco-friendly. Making the decision to have an environmentally friendly home will save you money whilst ensuring your carbon footprint is reduced, which ultimately helps you and the farmers.
Clean fridge coils
Keep your food cold and save money with this simple trick. Clean the coils with a long skinny brush to keep lint and fuzz at bay. That way your fridge doesn’t have to work as hard to keep cool.
Wash your clothes in cold water
This is one of the easiest ways to make your home eco-friendly home. Contrary to what most people think, cold water is actually far better at getting stains out than hot water.
Water your garden with used water
Rather than wasting it, collect the water that you use to wash your fruit and vegetables in a bucket. This may seem like a small amount of water, but remember every drop counts!
Use a reusable water bottle
We all know this world is drowning in plastic, that’s why it’s more important now than ever to invest in a reusable water bottle. Not only will this make your home eco-friendly but it will also save you money.
Invest in a compost bin
Composting doesn’t have to be a messy, smelly complicated affair. In fact, you can get compact, sleek looking compost bins. Plus, you get free fertilizer!
Make sure your dishwasher is full before you use it
Otherwise, you are wasting a whole lot of water, energy and money.
Switch to water saving shower heads
If you have an older style shower head it’s time to switch to a water saving shower head. Consequently, you could save up to 20L of water per day, thus, reducing your water bill and helping to make your home eco-friendly.
Check for water leaks
Leaking water is not only bad for the environment but it can also be costing you in damage to your home, not to mention the increase in your water bill.
Upgrade to an eco-friendly toilet
This is a relatively inexpensive way to make your home eco-friendly and helps reduce your water bill too. Plus, with technological advancements over the past decade, you don’t have to compromise on quality or functionality to be eco-friendly.
Change your outdoor irrigation system
Installing an irrigation system that replenishes your garden whilst avoiding water wastage will help to conserve water and save money. Moreover, there are some amazing drip irrigation systems that supply your garden with just the right amount of water at the right time will help your garden to flourish all year round.
Plant your own herbs
Let’s be honest there’s nothing better than snipping off fresh herbs straight from your garden. As a result, you don’t have to buy supermarket herbs that have been transported from who knows where.
In summary, by taking these steps to make your home eco-friendly, you will minimise your impact on the environment whilst also reducing your water and energy bills. As we move into the warmer months, it’s more important now than ever to be environmentally conscious. After all, every drop counts!