It’s obvious to everyone that, at this stage, it’s imperative that we do our best to change how we live. While we seem to be hurtling towards ecological disaster, there’s still time to change things. This will involve a collective effort from all parties, including corporations and individuals. However, if we’re going to take steps to improve things, then it’s important that we get things right. Alas, people often make some fundamental errors that undo some of their good work. In this post, I’m going to run through some of the common eco-friendly mistakes people make related to their homes.
The Products You Use
You’ll need plenty of products in your home in order to keep it nice and clean! But it’s important that you’re using the right products. There are many cleaning products out there that use harmful chemicals which don’t actually help. When you’re looking for products to use in your home, it’s important to look at the ingredients of the product, rather than whatever the company says on the front of the bottle. Don’t be tripped up by greenwashing! Look for a badge from an independent certifier of earth-friendly products; this is a sure sign that the product really is good for the earth.
Energy Errors
You’ll need to blow some hot and cold air around your home from time to time, as you can’t expect to live in freezing or overly warm temperatures. However, unless you’re keeping the air inside your property, then you’ll have an overly negative impact on the world. A lot of cool/hot air can be lost through old windows, for example. As such, look at getting new windows from a window replacement company. They’ll both look better and make your home better for the environment. Win-win!
Failing To Upgrade Appliances
Some people think that in order to minimize their impact on the world, they have to get as much use as possible from their existing products. But this isn’t really the case when we’re talking about your home appliances. If your appliances are outdated, then they’re probably using more energy than necessary. Newer models are much more energy efficient, plus they’re generally quieter and perform better. So if you have changed your dishwasher, washing machine, and so forth in a little while, it could be time to make an investment. Don’t forget to donate your old one to someone who wants it in your community!
Not Seeing The Potential
The good thing about trying to live a more eco-friendly life these days is that the sky’s the limit. The basics, such as recycling and being smart with your electricity use and so on, is a good beginning, but it should only be the beginning. At your home, you can look at gardening your own vegetables, for instance, or collecting rainwater. Both of these activities are kinda fun, and they allow you to go deeper into your eco-friendly ways! New ways of operating are coming out all the time. If you have an evolutionary mindset, then you’ll always be up to date with the latest eco-friendly home practices. And that’s good for everyone!
Love,
Jenna ♥
Hi Jenna
I agree wholeheartedly that we can all be more conscious of living more sustainably. When we bought our Colorado home one of the first things we did was replace the windows with more energy-efficient ones, and they made a big difference!