No matter how high-rise buildings we live in, there’s no replacement for the natural environment. Global warming, soaring energy costs, and other environmental concerns are deteriorating our daily lives.
The good thing is, there are lots of things that you can do to create a natural environment in your home. However, it might include making changes to your lifestyle and conserving natural resources as much as you can.
Today, we will talk about four ways that are very rare yet effective in creating a natural environment in the house.
So, without any further ado, let’s get started.
1 – Save Energy
Creating a natural environment in the house begins with saving as much energy as you can. Here are some great ways to do so.
- Switch to compact CFL bulbs: Compact CFL bulbs use a quarter of electricity compared to regular incandescent bulbs and provide as much light as them. Besides, they last 8-10 times longer than those bulbs. This means, you not only save on energy costs but also on purchasing bulbs.
- Turn the lights off: Make the habit of turning the electrical appliances off when you are not in the room. You can also consider investing in smart lights that can be accessed from your phone. This will help you turn them off even if you are not at home.
- Ensure your fridge is set at the right temperature: Refrigerators are probably the highest electricity consumer in your home. If you leave the door open for a few minutes, it will waste a lot of energy. Therefore, we recommend using an electronic thermostat that adjusts the temperature automatically based on the time of the day.
- Let the Sunlight Enter the home: Using bulbs and tube lights during the day will only increase the electricity bill. However, by opening the windows or shades, you can light the entire room at free of cost. Plus, you benefit from the natural light (Vitamin D).
2- Ensure You Have Access to Clear Air
Yet another way to make your home environment-friendly is by ensuring you have access to clean air all the time. Here are some ways to do so.
- Stop smoking inside the house: If you or someone in your house smokes, make sure they don’t do it inside the house. This will help eliminate indoor air pollution and prevent your family from getting exposed to harmful chemicals.
- Purchase indoor plants: There are hundreds of plants, some that are very rare, that you can grow inside the home. Choose the ones that you like the most and grow them indoors. They are the perfect absorbers of harmful pollutants emitted inside the home (such as from the carpet and electronic gadgets).
- Install a Carbon Monoxide detector: Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas but is deadly. It can even lead to poisoning. You can get a carbon monoxide detector online or at your nearby store.
3- Minimize the Use of Plastics
As you might already be aware, plastics are the biggest environmental pollutants. Not only do they not compose, but they also hurt stray animals who consume them mistakenly.
Therefore, make sure to use disposable products, including paper plates, disposable razors, reusable food containers, and rechargeable batteries. Also, recycle the household products that you no longer need. You can even consider donating them to the poor.
4- Save Water
We all know how important it is to save water, but we don’t do as much as we should be doing to save water. Here are some ways.
- Don’t turn on the washing machine until it is full. This will help save as much as 20 gallons of water on each washing cycle.
- Don’t leave the tap on while you’re doing the dishes. Instead, you can consider filling the sink with water and then start washing them.
- Consider using rainwater harvesting in your home to filter and use natural water.
Conclusion
We are as good as our home. By creating a natural environment in your house, you can significantly reduce the energy you’re using and enhance the health of your family members. Make sure to use the four tips mentioned above to get the most out of your efforts.
