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Home » The Home » 4 Easy Changes In Your Home To Make it More Eco-Friendly

The Home · June 5, 2020

4 Easy Changes In Your Home To Make it More Eco-Friendly

A lot of the waste that is causing irreversible damage to the environment comes from our own homes. With copious amounts of waste and excessive electricity use, our environment is suffering the consequences of human activity. As humans, we are aware of these damages, however, not too many people make the effort to do their part by making their home a more eco-friendly place.

4 Easy Changes In Your Home To Make it More Eco-Friendly

Everyone should make the effort to make their home a more environmentally savvy place in order to save the ecosystem before it’s too late. Making your home an eco-friendly place doesn’t have to be hard, in fact, it can be incredibly easy. Here are 4 ways that you can do your part and make your home an eco-friendly place now.

How Can I Make My Home More Eco-Friendly?

A siding contractor in Voorhees pointed out that he is seeing more people make eco-friendly changes to their homes in recent years. He added that this change is crucial as your home is the perfect place to start taking care of the environment. With that being said, here are 4 ways that you can make your home eco-friendly this year.

1. Install A Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats are a great home improvement that will save the environment and your bank account. They work the same way that standard thermostats do, however they can be operated from your phone, allowing you to turn them off and on in remote locations.

Smart thermostats give homeowners the ability to save energy by not having to run their heating or cooling system when they aren’t home. This will conserve electricity which will positively impact the environment as well as your electricity bill. Simply turn your heating or cooling system off when you leave for work in the morning, and from your phone, turn it back on when you leave the office.

2. Start a Compost Pile

Compost piles are another great way to make your home eco-friendly. They act as natural and organic fertilizers for your home so that your plants can thrive without the use of harsh man-made fertilizers.

Compost piles are made of old, organic waste such as fruits and vegetables. To start a compost pile, find a place in your yard that you can create a pile and slowly add to this pile. Over time, this pile will break down and decompose, making itself ready to be used as fertilizer. Be sure to not add processed foods or dairy products to your compost pile as they will not decompose correctly and will damage your natural fertilizer.

3. Install Solar Panels

Solar panels give you the chance to make your home eco-friendly by using the sun’s light to create energy. This renewable energy source will cut down your electricity use as it will work to store the sun’s energy to convert into natural electricity. This natural electrical energy can power your entire home, allowing you to stop wasting electricity and damaging the environment.

Though solar panels are a bit costly upfront, they are an investment worth making.

4. Switch to LED Light Bulbs

LED bulbs are a simple and easy way for you to make your home eco-friendly right away. LED light bulbs use only a fraction of the electricity that standard light bulbs do, and they last up to 80% longer. Due to their longevity, not only will you be cutting down on your electricity use, but you will also be cutting down on the amount of waste that you create.

LED bulbs can be attached to almost any lighting fixture and can be bought wherever standard light bulbs are sold.

Become A Part of the Change

You can become part of the change and do your part to save the environment all in the comfort of your own home. Becoming eco-friendly doesn’t have to be complicated, nor does it need to be time-consuming. Consider some of these changes and you make your home more environmentally sustainable.

About the Author

Jennifer Bell is a freelance writer, blogger, dog-enthusiast and avid beach-goer operating out of Southern New Jersey

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