With increased awareness about the critical importance of saving energy and reducing the environmental impact of our lifestyle choices, more and more people are making eco-friendly moves to help save the planet. One of the biggest areas for improvement involves their homes.
There are eco-friendly home improvements to make in essentially every room of a house. One of the biggest areas that dominate your home’s energy consumption is the kitchen.
Go Green and Save Green
You’ve probably heard the term: “Go green, save green”. By making a few sustainable changes, you could save over $1,000 on energy bills annually. From LED lights to low-VOC paints, there are many easy to implement opportunities to improve your home — and the environment — in every room without breaking the bank.
For example, here are two key ways to reduce your energy usage:
–Add a faucet aerator to reduce water usage. These attachments can save a household nearly 3,500 gallons of water. Whether it’s running water to wash dishes or clean the sink, a faucet aerator can help you be more water-conscious in the kitchen.
–Start an eco-friendly compost for food scraps. Composting reduces methane emissions produced by landfills. Research if your city offers curbside compost collection. This makes the responsibility of compost less time consuming for you.
Not quite sure how to start?
These eco-friendly home improvements — and many more — are illustrated in this helpful “anatomy of a green home” infographic.
With a little planning, it’s easier than you think to make eco-friendly changes that are simple and affordable.
Take a room-by-room look at how you can lessen the environmental impact of your home — from construction and remodeling to solar panels to low-flow toilets and Energy Star appliances.
Identify some improvements that make sense for you and start showing Mother Earth more love!
Infographic source: esurance.com
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