Living a Green Lifestyle at Home

We are all trying to be kinder to the environment and to live more of a green lifestyle. However, sometimes it can feel really hard to do. Especially when some steps offered up to us just aren’t attainable.

However, there are smaller steps you can take and if we all took on a couple of these ideas each, it could really make a big difference overall. 

Recently Viessman mapped the greenest citizens across the UK. Their survey of 1000 people found that Bristol came out at the top of the greenest city, with Birmingham coming in at the bottom.

So with that in mind what are some of the small steps we can take?

Source Your Food Locally.

This is a step I’ve been really enjoying taking this year. We locally have a business that delivers (or you can collect) fresh fruit, veg and other produce from the local area.

Personally, this has become my go-to for each week’s fruit and vegetable buying. Alongside homemade jams, local honey and other delicious local treats.

Another way to easily get your hands on locally produced food and drink is to check out a farmers market. These ways not only help you towards a green lifestyle but also support small local businesses.

Turn The Water Temperature Down. 

We can all throw our washing in the washer and turn it onto 60 or 40 without thinking. However this year I’ve been washing a lot at 30. Especially when it isn’t that dirty. 

These days many cleaners are specifically tested to work well at 30 anyway. So why not try turning the dial down. 

It is also worth checking the temperature of the water that comes out of your taps. Do you really need it set so high? Or could turning it down a little work just as well. 

Recycle More. 

Hands up I can find recycling can be really confusing at times. What is and isn’t accepted? Each council seems to have its own rules when it comes to local pick-up.

However, there are other options. For instance, we’ve locally had a TerraCycle open. So one of my goals for the new year is to work out what from our rubbish they can accept. In addition, consider using materials like an aluminum channel for home projects. Aluminium is highly recyclable and has a lower environmental impact compared to other materials, making it a great choice for those looking to incorporate sustainable practices into their lives.

Switch To Green Cleaning Products. 

We all like a clean home, however, it is not good to compromise the environment while doing so. I’ve personally seen a huge increase in “cleaning influencers” using as many products as possible to clean and all I can think is why?!

Not only is it a waste of money, but all those products are likely harming the environment. 

As such, try to choose simple green products and don’t use more than you need. 

So there you have a few ideas on how to be greener around the home. 

I would love to know your top tip when it comes to being more eco-friendly.

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