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Contribute to The Planet by Making Your Home Green

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 1:01
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Global warming has increased drastically in the last few years, and due to that, there have been drastic environmental changes which have hugely affected the life on the earth. It is the main and the biggest reason for “going green.” Moreover, it is our fundamental duty towards our planet to protect it from the harmful effects of global warming.

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It is a common belief of people that, going green is a gesture of self-sacrifice and breaking the bank. But, this is not quite true. Protecting our planet is everyone’s moral responsibility, and it doesn’t mean that you have to make any big and expensive efforts in this direction. To take your first step in this direction, you can start with making your home green and to do this; you don’t need to make any extra expenditures. Simple steps and things you need to follow to make your home green.

Let us take a look at some of the tips that will help you keep your home and the surrounding environment free from the harmful effects of toxins, and will protect you and your family’s heath at the same time.

Monitor your thermostat

It will be good if you turn down your thermostat in winter and turn it up in summers. A minor change of even one degree will save you up to four percent of your home’s energy.

So, monitor your thermostat accordingly and make the most of it, to save energy where and when possible. It will also make a difference in your electricity bills which will, in turn, save your money.

Run your ceiling fans throughout the year

If you switch on the ceiling fans in summers along with your air-conditioner, it will cut down your cooling costs by as much as 40% which indeed makes a lot of difference in your electricity bills. Moreover, in winters, you can reverse the direction of the ceiling fan and circulate warm air which will reduce your cost of heating. In this way, you can save a lot of energy in your home which is profitable to you at the end of the day.

Minimize your phantom load

A phantom load is any electric device that consumes electricity power even when switched off while plugged into an outlet. It facilitates the modern life but wastes a lot of energy. To save energy, in this case, it will be good if you unplug your electronic devices like TV, microwaves, computers, and others when not in use. It will save you up to 10 percent of the energy.

Get enrolled in any alternative utility pricing program

When the concept of going green emerged, many companies invested in clean, renewable energy technologies like solar and wind power. It will be good if you enroll yourself with these kinds of companies which will prompt you to save energy and make your life comfortable at the same time.

Replace those fluorescent bulbs with CFLs or LEDs

Those old fluorescent bulbs and lights consume a lot of energy and also increase your bills. Now, with the “Go Green” concept, replace them with CFLs or LEDs. Of course, they come a bit expensive, but, they will surely reduce your electricity bills and thereby, reducing the consumption of energy. Today, with the aim of saving the planet, people all over the world have started adopting the methods and techniques that will keep their surrounding atmosphere clean and healthy.

Utilize the rainwater

In the rainy season, collect the rainwater and use it to water the plants in your garden. Also, you can use the remaining water of your pet bowls for the same purpose. It will save you using your home water.

Replace those chemical household cleaners

You can make your own household cleaners with natural ingredients which are not harmful to your surroundings as well to you. To make your household cleaners, you simply need the ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, hydrogen peroxide, club soda, borax, ammonia, and mild dish detergent which are not harmful at all.

Use your own mulch

You can use a compost bin to gather all the garden and kitchen organic which will divert as much as 30% of the landfill waste.

It will help a lot to save energy and also contribute to preventing the environment from getting polluted. It is an effective step towards saving the planet from the harmful pollution.

Use recyclable or biodegradable products

When you go for shopping your home furniture, make sure you choose the material that is recyclable when it gets worn out. It will save the landfill from getting polluted and also you will save a lot of money when you recycle your furniture and reuse it just like modern furniture. You can go to the furniture stores and buy modern home furniture which is available in this category.

Monitor the water flow of your home

You can make your faucets and shower heads with the low-water flow which will automatically reduce the wastage of water. Alternatively, you can also use a foot paddle that will allow you to control the water flow of your faucets. Likewise, several other plumbing products will facilitate you in this direction.

Select products with textiles made from natural fibers

When it comes to carpeting your home or buying rugs, see that the products are made from the natural fibers like wool, cotton, linen, or hemp. Also, look for materials that are untreated and free from toxins such as pesticides and cleaners.

Have flooring made from quickly renewable resources like bamboo

You can go for a flooring that is made from bamboo. Bamboo is a rapidly growing plant that doesn’t require any fertilizers, water, irrigation or pesticides. It grows in 24 hours and matures in five years, and it is rapidly renewable resource compared to other resources.

Purchase energy star appliances

When you go for buying your home appliances, see if they have energy stars on them. It indicates that they will consume the minimum amount of energy and thereby save you remarkable amount on your electricity bills.

The points or the tips we discussed above are a small contribution to saving the planet and keeping it safe. But, if everyone would follow these little things at home, then it will indeed make a significant impact in this direction.

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