Don’t misunderstand the title of this post. Literally painting your house green is going to have little to no effect on the environment. Unless you use lead-based paint, in which case you’re just going to harm the environment.
The kind of “green” this article is going to discuss is, of course, the concept of being environmentally-friendly. A lot of families have made important measures to help the planet, but a lot of the time it’s only because they were legally compelled to do so. With recycling laws across the world ensuring that people recycle as much as they can, people are being a lot more responsible with their trash.
But what else can you do? How can you take it further? The fact is that your house is like an ecosystem of sorts. It performs a variety of functions that keeps itself running but also affects the environment around it. Turning your house “green” means improving on those functions. Here are some tips!
Lighting
This is usually the first thing people think of because it can be so easy to modify! The problem is that people don’t often feel like they should replace their lightbulbs just yet. Because they have such a long lifespan, people tend to leave their bulbs as is. The thinking is that they’ll be replaced when the time is right.
Sure, it may seem a bit wasteful at first. But the best thing for you to do could be to dispose of all of your bulbs asap. Once they’re in, try to limit your use of them. Keep your curtains open for as long as possible, taking advantage of all the daylight you possibly can!
Plumbing
One of the biggest concerns in the world of environmental concerns is water usage. People often take the water at home for granted, as though it’s part of an infinite loop that is in no danger of exhaustion.
But inefficient plumbing can create more water waste than you might think. This damages the environment and your wallet! Things like toilets and showers in your average home often use way more water than they actually require. Consider taking the time to learn more about effective plumbing.
Green disposal
Okay, so a lot of people are recycling. But a lot of people are still sending things to the landfills that could easily be used again. In fact, a lot of those things could be recycled right in your backyard or front garden!
I’m talking, of course, about compost. People usually misunderstand what compost actually is. All it is is organic matter than has decomposed, which can be used as a nutrient for soil and, thus, plants. A lot of kitchen waste can be collected in a little compost bin kept in your kitchen. Apple cores, potato skins, and a whole bunch of other food waste can go in there. Coffee grounds, too, are very rich in soil-friendly nutrients. At the end of every day, you can simply add this to your plants outside. Let nature do the rest!
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