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Sustainable Home Tips for National Recycling Day
Living a sustainable life starts in your home. November 15 is National Recycling Day – a day to celebrate the importance of preserving our precious resources and putting the planet first. Make a commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle more this year. Then, take the right steps to build a green, energy-efficient home. Here are simple ways to make your home more sustainable.
- Install Solar Panels
One way to make your home more sustainable is to invest in a renewable energy source for electricity. Compared to traditional energy sources, solar panels use the sun's energy and transform it into electricity. This provides you with clean electricity, and sometimes, your system can make enough energy, allowing you to sell some back to the grid. By installing solar panels, you get to completely slash your utility bill, make your home greener, and reduce your carbon footprint. - Make Your Own Cleaning Products
When you make your own, you'll know what goes into them and reduce the number of plastic containers you throw away. You can make household cleaners with items you already have in your kitchen, including baking soda, lemon, vinegar, dish soap, and essential oils. - Be More Water Aware
When we hear the word sustainability, we often relate it to energy consumption. But making your home eco-friendly means taking a holistic approach, including reducing your water usage. First, take the time to fix leaks in your home. If there aren't any, you can make some lifestyle changes to save water. For instance, you may want to consider installing a low-flow showerhead, take showers instead of baths, or avoid running the tap when you shave or brush your teeth. These small changes can significantly cut the water waste your home produces. - Create a Recycling Center and Compost Pile
Make recycling a habit for your family by creating a convenient recycling center. Also, set up bins for sorting different recycled products and label them for a quick reminder of what items go where. And maybe you can repair that broken chair and sell or donate it. A compost pile can also help you reduce household waste and make free fertilizer for your plants. Your compost bin can be designed to be neat and odor-free. - Invest in Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
Energy-efficient light bulbs have been around for many years, but it has taken so long for people to come around to the idea. The energy-efficient bulbs are better alternatives to older, incandescent bulbs. They use less electricity and have a long life expectancy, helping reduce your carbon footprint and save money around the home. - Get Window Treatments
Curtains and blinds are not just for allowing you some privacy and blocking the harsh sun rays, they can also help save energy. The right window treatments can deflect heat to keep your home cooler in the summer and prevent heat loss in the winter. Maintaining your indoor temperature will reduce reliance on your AC and save energy. - Install Smarter Appliances
From smart ACs to smart thermostats and sensors that turn lights on and off, smart home devices improve convenience, reduce energy waste, and save some dough. There are plenty of smart devices to keep costs down in an eco-friendly way.
If you've upgraded your home with the latest green features and are ready to add it to the list of Augusta homes for sale, our real estate agents can help connect you to potential buyers. Contact us today to learn more.