Over years of human evolution, we have come to a pass where going green is the only option left to us. The combined threat of energy crisis and global warming has brought it upon us or should we say we have brought it upon ourselves.
Here then are 8 ways in which you can go green with your home.
- The great ball of fire rules! Sun is inarguably the best lamp around. Ensure that your home has got enough open spaces to maximise natural sunshine.
- Your oven, television, fridge, second fridge and so many more appliances consume electricity even when they are on a standby. Using power strips can ensure that an Off button puts an end to their vampire consumption with one press of the button.
- Use energy rated appliances. If you don’t, your appliances and equipments will heat the home considerably, forcing your AC to work overtime.
- Go for a living wall or a green wall. It inarguably heightens the indoor air quality, reduces any sick building syndrome and brings down the temperature of your home.
- Purchase organic produce instead of the commercial ones and rack them up in ceramic jars. Great for the ‘go green’ mantra and also adds to the aesthetic beauty!
- Employ ceiling fans in summer. Better still if the latest laminar blade technology passes the crowd-funding stage. It can really cool your room in a circular fashion, thus optimising electricity best.
- Go for recycled shopping bag. It, without a doubt, reduces the load of environmental pollution. And think about how pretty your own cloth bag might look. Care to prepare a bag from a tea towel!
- Low-flow shower heads rank a lot higher than the traditional showerheads; both in terms of the energy required to operate them and the volume of water they save.
What ways do you use to save energy and ‘go green’ in your home?
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