1. AVOID WASTING ENERGY
Generating electricity is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. We can help improve this in our own homes by ensuring that all electronic devices are switched off when they are not in use. Also, consider installing green additions to your home this year. The Sanden Eco® Plus Hot Water Heat Pump System uses a natural refrigerant which is ozone friendly and does not contribute to global warming and could help you save up to 80% on your hot water energy bill. Even smaller changes, like using LED light bulbs can have a positive impact on the environment not to mention reducing your power bills.
2. USE ECO-FRIENDLY AND NATURAL PRODUCTS
When buying products for your home, keep an eye out for 'eco-friendly', 'biodegradable', or 'non-toxic' labels. You should also consider switching to natural beauty and cleaning products.
3. GET RID OF THE PLASTIC!
Plastic pollution is an issue all over the world, and can be damaging to humans, animals and the ecosystem. We can reduce plastic waste in our homes by choosing alternative products. Do your shopping with reusable bags and swap out your plastic sandwich wraps for biodegradable packaging. This will save you wasting hundreds of plastic bags every year!
4. BE WATER SMART
We're so lucky to live in a country where fresh water is easily accessible, so it's easy to take the running taps for granted. Water is something that should never be wasted, however. To save water, make sure you're spending no longer than four minutes in the shower, and ensure that taps are tuned off whenever they are not in use. Other ways to be water smart include installing low-flow shower heads and collecting rain water where possible.
5. RECYCLE MORE
We all know the importance of recycling paper, plastic and glass. But what else can we recycle, repurpose, or give away to someone else? The age old saying, "one person's trash is another person's treasure" is something that we should be embracing. Before you throw something out and contribute to the ever-growing landfill, think creatively about how the item could be used again perhaps through some creative upcycling projects.
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