Ecofriendly living – 6 Easy Tips to use in and around your home
ByA Common Sense Approach to Ecofriendly living and saving money!
1. Invest in a barrel to collect rainwater from your downspouts. This water can then be used to water any and all outdoor plants.
2. Plant some native trees in your yard. By spending some money on trees, you not only shade your house so you can use less AC, but you also help to absorb CO2 in the air.
3. Rotate your car tires on a regular basis. Keeping your tires inflated to the right PSI and rotated regularly saves fuel.
4. Have a small yard? Why not try a push lawnmower. Cut your lawn while you work out.
5. Install outdoor solar lights. Instead of lighting the path to your front door using electricity, try some solar lights that charge all day and light up all night. There are some great ones on the market now. I recently saw some lanterns that were beautiful. Check out the picture on the top right of this blog for an example by Soji to see what I mean. Ecofriendly living in style.
6. When painting, choose low or no VOC paints. Volatile Organic Compounds are what makes paint smell so bad and makes it hard to breath. By choosing low or no VOC paint, it’s healthier for your home and yourself and the price difference is nominal.
With a little forethought and ingenuity great change can happen, one small step at a time. You just need a little elbow grease sometimes. It’s about rethinking ideologies and seeking out more pure, simple ways. Ecofriendly living is all about embracing a return to the basics.
If you have any ways to share, please feel free. We are always looking for new eco friendly living ideas!!
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