Go Greener At Home in Four Simple Steps

The upcoming New Year is all about how to preserve the planet and save our global resources, so it’s time to think green. There are a number of small, but mighty changes you can make around the house which reduce your carbon footprint and take a hefty amount off your monthly bills. Going greener at home doesn’t need to be complicated or life-changing; with just a handful of alterations you could make a huge difference to the environment. Whether you’re looking into a full home renovation, or you want to make these changes to your current living situation, consider the following four simple steps to go greener at home next year.

Insulation

Ensuring you have adequate insulation in your home will not only save you a lot of money in the long run, but it can also extend the life of your air conditioning unit. When you invest in attic insulation it provides you with cost effective solutions by separating the article space from your living space. When you create as much separation as possible, it is much easier to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Having insulation installed in your attic is a great first step towards going greener at home. 

Homemade Cleaning Products

Aerosols and toxic household sprays are daily contributors to dangerous greenhouse gasses in the air. Cutting down on these products as much as possible will not only create cleaner air in your home, but you’ll also be helping the environment. Why not try making your own cleaning products from baking soda and lemons? They’re an excellent natural alternative to harsh chemicals.

Solar Energy

Solar energy is set to take over in the next few years so now is the right time to invest in solar panels for your home. By using the sun’s energy to power your home you’re not only cutting down on your monthly energy bills, but you’re also using a renewable energy resource.

Grow Your Own Food

When it comes to starting your own vegetable patch, it’s not only a delicious solution but you’re also helping the environment. Growing your own food helps to cut down on excess packaging and waste. Imagine cooking up a delicious dinner made from all of the freshly grown ingredients from your very own backyard! Or… venture off and have your own chickens!

If every household took action and made a small change to the way they live, the world would be a much more prosperous place for everyone to live. You may not think that these changes amount to much, but they are truly the difference between reducing harmful greenhouse gasses and unnecessary waste to our world. Whether you’re investing in solar energy as a long-term solution or you try out making your own cleaning products, there are so many ways you can help to reduce your carbon footprint. Spread the word of going green at home, and enjoy the process of making a huge impact on the beautiful world we live in.

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.