5 Ways to Make Your Home More Sustainable This Autumn
With summer holidays and warm, balmy nights a distant memory, thoughts turn to colder days and longer autumnal nights. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, as we can make changes now to ensure our days and nights at home are as cosy and cost-effective as possible.
Reducing your carbon footprint and making sustainable choices doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Small changes like choosing WillowWarm products will have big impacts on your family, the environment, and your wallet.
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Here are 5 ways to make your home more eco-friendly.
- Seal up drafts and insulate
Before turning up the heat, make sure your home isn’t leaking warmth.
Drafty windows and doors waste energy, forcing your heating system to work harder.
Use weatherstripping or draft stoppers. There are many low-cost options in local hardware and retail stores.
Check attic insulation and seal cracks around windows and doors.
A well-insulated home can reduce your heating bill by up to 20%.
- Switch to LED Lighting
Shorter autumn days and longer nights mean we use more lighting, therefore consider changing to LED bulbs, which use up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs, and they last much longer.
- Compost Autumn Leaves and Food Waste
How do our gardens accumulate so many leaves? But you can turn these to your advantage by turning them into rich compost. Similarly you can utilise food waste.
A simple compost bin is all you need to get started.
- Use a Programmable Thermostat
Set it and forget it, for lower bills and a lower impact.
“Did we leave the immersion on?” never worry about that question again by installing a programmable thermostat. Set the desired temperature and await your lower bill.
Did you know a 1°C change in setting can cut your heating costs by about 10%?
- Choose Eco-Friendly Decor and Cleaning Products
Autumn often brings a wave of redecorating and cleaning—make it green.
Choose eco-friendly candles, cleaners, and air fresheners eliminating toxins and synthetic chemicals from your home.
Options include beeswax candles, natural fiber throws, and non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners or natural options include using white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon in your cleaning.
Autumn is a season of change, and a great time to shift toward more sustainable habits. By making these five simple changes, you can reduce your environmental impact, save money, and enjoy a healthier, cozier home all season long.
Which of these will you try first?
