1. Wash your clothes in cold water
90% of energy used by a washing machine goes towards heating the water. This heating of
water is not only energy consuming, but actually made for clothes- as it can make the colour
less vibrant. So unless it is absolutely essential to use
a hotter temperature e.g. stubborn stains, then the
colder the better!
2. Swap regular Light Bulbs for LED bulbs
LED’s are significantly more environmentally friendly.
Plus they last longer than ordinary light bulbs, so help
you to save money in the long run.
3. House Plants
House plants are an excellent solution to improving
home air quality- as photosynthesising plants take up
carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. They also make
for lively home accessories. Whatsmore, if you invest
in some edible plants e.g. herbs, you will always have
a fresh supply for dishes.
4. Buy a water filter
Water filters come in many different forms and ,
whether it’s a whole house filter or a pitcher filter,
increase how eco-friendly you are. This is because it will stop you from having to buy plastic
water bottles, so it reduces the amount of single-use plastic bottles that end up in landfill.
5. Use homemade natural cleaning products
Today, there are many natural cleaning products which are just as effective as artificial ones.
The difference is that they do not contain any chemicals which are harmful to the environmentor your health. You can even make you own cleaning products. For example, items such as
vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda are all effective cleaning agents. .
6. Be Kitchen Smart
This can be achieved in many areas. Minimize food waste through meal plans and proper food
storage. Swap a coffee pod maker for a drip coffee maker. Only use the oven when it is
essential, and when it is on keep the door open for a minimal amount of time- as this loses huge
amounts of heat energy.
