The best way to live a sustainable life is to make small changes that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. We want to show you ways to be more eco-friendly and how simple changes can create a more eco-friendly home, without any excuses! With more research available on sustainability than ever before, you should be armed with all the information you need.

Make Sure you Recycle

Recycling is the first thing most people think about when they think of an eco-home. This can be recycling your waste, purchasing goods that have already been recycled or reusing and recycling your own items. If you’ve got skills such as sewing, woodwork or other crafty skills, recycling old items comes naturally to you.

Use Green Cleaning Products

Household products like white vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice are all great at cleaning your house, plus they also help to improve the smell of your home. These homemade cleaning products are also easier on your ozone layer, compared to some of the synthetic products out there. Try using these products on all of the surfaces of your home. A lot of local stores are also bringing out cleaning products that you “just add water to”. These are also a great addition to cut down on your single-use plastics.

Eat Local and Organic

People who buy produce from local farmers markets are eating food that is grown and produced with minimal pollution and chemical exposure, whilst aiding local businesses. But did you know that buying locally also has a big impact on the environment? According to Harvard University, local food is 4.7 times more efficient than traditional, non-local produce, saving the environment.

Compost Your Food Waste

Encouraging composting waste food can be difficult, as some people are put off by the thought of rotting food in their garden – but don’t be! Reducing landfill and also getting the very best compost for your garden can be really easy. Tie this in with growing your very own vegetables and you’re on to a winning solution.

Change Lightbulbs to LED

LED bulbs will last longer, use less energy, and save you money every month. In addition, if you’re like most people, you probably own more than one light bulb. If you can save by switching to LED bulbs, why wouldn’t you? Not only will you save money on your electricity, but your bulbs will last longer, saving you more money and your rooms will be as bright, if not brighter – and these are just the selfish reasons for changing.

Add Solar Panels to Your House

Solar energy is extremely efficient and clean – adding solar panels to your home is a simple way to take advantage of the sun. Cutting down on fossil fuels and moving across to solar energy is a huge step forward, towards an eco friendly house.