Finding the balance between comfortable living and doing what is right for the environment is not that hard at all, especially in our day and age. The first step every single one of us needs to take is to make sure that their immediate surroundings, e.g. the homes we share with our loved ones are indeed sustainable and following the regulations that constitute the principles of green life. It may sound like a nuance at first, especially to those not accustomed, but the simple truth of the matter is that the benefits, in the long run, are pretty obvious.
Start recycling
The simplest step to take and the one that many experts suggest is to recycle the waste produced by your household. Designate separate containers for:
- Paper
- Glass
- Metal
and put items that fall into that category into them. Organic waste can also be put into good use via composting. This will produce valuable material to enrich the soil in your garden or potted plants and get you a little bit closer to a zero-waste lifestyle. Additionally, you can try giving up on single-use containers, plastic bags and bottles and go for more permanent solutions which are going to help you get less rubbish out in the environment. If you don’t have the patience to collect your rubbish separately and to recycle it, simply use quality waste clearance services in London provided by a certified company that works in partnership with some local recycling facility.
Banish clutter
Clutter is generally an enemy of sustainability. Start by getting rid of all unnecessary things in your home – old furniture, appliances that are broken down/outdated/going unused, as well as old clothes you no longer wear. You might consider hiring a professional grade waste clearance company in Upper Walthamstow E17 to help you reach the results you are aiming for. After that following the simple rule of putting everything in your home in its right place once you are done using it should be more than enough.
Be energy-efficient
There are several ways in which you can increase the energy efficiency of your home. Again, start off small, for example by replacing the light bulbs throughout the house with such that require less energy. Once you have done that, you can always make sure that the appliances in the kitchen are also energy efficient ones. Replacing those that are not might require a sizeable investment, but due to the fact that it will pay off in future utility bills, it is going to be worth it. Your heating and cooling the house expenses will be cut down by doing some work on the insulation of the windows, doors and exterior walls of the property as well.
Save water
Water is one of the most precious resources on the planet, and the way we consume it – especially trying not to waste it is very important. Strategies to achieve that at home include simple actions such as turning off the tap while shaving or brushing teeth, using a washing machine for the dishes, instead of doing them by hand, and of course, the potentially most pleasant one – taking showers together with your partner. Switching from shower to bath is also a water-preserving strategy and a relaxing one at that.
