10 Tips for a Sustainable Home. Learn to Live Ecologically!
The future depends on what we do today and we can all do something to improve it and leave future generations with a sustainable planet. While it is necessary to make effective and concrete decisions to support the environment and for companies to commit to producing more carefully and sustainably, at the same time we can all contribute in our own small, big way by immediately changing some of our habits. Here are 10 tips to get you started right now.
1) Reduce water consumption
Never before has the need to conserve water come to our attention more than in this latest drought. Therefore, it is important to prefer the shower to the bath, to let the faucet "run" only when absolutely necessary. For example, you can close it while you soap up and not let it "run" while you brush your teeth. Also, you can wash the dishes in the dishwasher, fully loaded, instead of washing them little by little by hand. For the plants and the garden, he chose micro-irrigation systems, which reduce the use of water to the absolute essentials. Also use the washing machine at full load and prefer short washes at a low temperature.
2) Stop using plastic
By buying water in glass, a material that can be reused, or by choosing a water purifier you can help reduce the production of significant amounts of plastic. For food storage, it is best to choose silicone lids or reusable beeswax paper. Say "no" to buying disposable plates and other utensils.
3) Reduce waste
The zero waste philosophy calls on everyone to reduce their waste as much as possible by properly recycling and reusing it.
4) Say "yes" to reuse
Buying used clothes, furniture and decorative items extends their life cycle and reduces waste production. An item you no longer like can be loved or transformed by someone else.
5) Repair and don't change anything at the first opportunity
People often tend to throw away something that breaks rather than repair it. But it is time to change your habits. Also choose refurbished devices to reduce the production of e-waste which is difficult to dispose of and potentially very polluting.
6) Make careful purchases
Go shopping with a cloth bag or a reusable mesh bag. If possible, shop at stores that sell products in bulk or "on tap" and generally choose products without packaging or with sustainability in mind.
7) Change your toothbrush
A toothbrush with a replaceable head lasts much longer than a regular toothbrush, while a bamboo toothbrush is fully compostable.
8) Enjoy the smell of coffee from a mocha coffee maker
Drinking coffee from a moka coffee maker is definitely more sustainable than choosing to use a machine with capsules, as these usually cannot be recycled.
9) Make your own cleaning products
Vinegar, baking soda, lemon... these are just some of the natural ingredients you can use to make your own sustainable cleaning products. Alternatively, choose truly eco-friendly brands.
10) Turn off electrical appliances
Turning off lights when you're not using them is a valuable habit, as is avoiding leaving devices on standby. Even if they are not completely turned off, devices that are not turned off at all continue to consume and therefore waste energy, which is bad for both the planet and your pocket.
Put the above tips into your everyday life and make your life and home more eco-friendly. Looking for more useful home tips? Enter the Spitogatos' blog and find everything you need for a beautiful and functional home: your favorite place in the world!
Spitogatos team
