Eco-Friendly Home Swaps

If you’ve decided it’s time to work on your home, this is the perfect opportunity to make some eco-friendly upgrades. Smart appliances make your life easier, save you money in the long term, and reduce your home’s environmental impacts.

 

Whether you’re looking to add some new tech to your home or you just want to make some small tweaks to your routine, here are some eco-friendly home swaps for you.

 

Conserve Resources with Smart Systems

 

Smart home systems allow you to be in control of your energy and water use. Not only are they more eco-friendly, but they can save you money on your utility bills.

 

Switch Your Shower Head

 

Switching to a water-saving showerhead is an easy way to make your shower more eco-friendly. These showerheads keep up the illusion of high water pressure by aerating the water flow. The effect is similar to a higher pressure showerhead, without all the extra water use.

Install a Smart Thermostat

 

Smart thermostats connect to your phone so that you can always be in control of your home’s temperature. They can be programmed to directly suit your lifestyle needs, all from a mobile device.

Smart thermostats can also automatically adjust your home’s temperature based on the weather. This means that you can truly forget about your thermostat while saving energy and maintaining a comfortable home.

Make These Easy Kitchen Swaps

If working installing smart home technology isn’t for you, there are still switches that you can make for a more eco-friendly home. 

Start A Compost

So what is the big deal about composting? Well, the USDA estimates that 31% of food gets sent to a landfill in the United States alone. You can start your own compost on a spare counter with a small compost bin or see if you have a community garden that you can bring your scraps to.

Cut Out Paper Towels

While paper towels are convenient, they create a lot of waste. Switching to reusable dish towels reduces your home’s waste and gives you more decor opportunities for your kitchen.

 

Working towards making your home more sustainable is an important factor to consider when you decide to make some decor or appliance changes. Download the infographic below to learn about more opportunities to make your home eco-friendly on any budget.