Simple Insulation
Energy is expensive to produce and creates a lot of carbon dioxide that heats up the planet. Unfortunately, most of the energy you generate for your home disappears through the windows, walls, and roof. Although new homes are built to be more energy efficient, they still require some additional insulation. If you live in an older home, you definitely need some quality insulation.
If you are not ready to invest in cavity wall insulation or fiberboard for the loft, there are some simple DIY solutions you can use instead. Draft excluders are cushions for the gaps at the bottom of your doors; using these prevents heat loss. You can also hang heavy curtains on your windows - especially in the winter - preventing heat loss and reducing your energy bills.
Windows and Doors
Windows and doors account for around 50% of heat loss in the home. While there are some simple ways to reduce heat loss, such as hanging heavy curtains, using a smart thermostat, and being more selective about the rooms you are using, preventing unnecessary heat loss in the home will probably require some investment in new Energy-Efficient Windows and doors with double glazing.
Although investment in your windows and doors can seem like a substantial investment, you have to remember that you are increasing the value of your home overall and reducing your annual energy bills at the same time. If you want to reduce your energy consumption and make your home more eco-friendly, contact WTX Windows Doors today for advice and a free quote.
Reclaimed Furniture
The world is moving towards a circular economy where materials are kept in circulation instead of becoming waste products. Waste in landfill sites contaminates the surrounding environment. The system of production is also harmful to the environment due to carbon emissions, and landfills are unsightly. Reclaimed furniture is a simple way to support the circular economy.
When you invest in secondhand furniture, you prevent the items from going to landfill, and at the same time, you don’t spend money on new furniture supporting an economy that contributes to carbon emissions through forest reduction and transport. Not only that, reclaimed furniture can be beautiful; it looks stressed and authentic, and you can get creative and personalize them.
Saving Water
Planet Earth is sometimes called The Blue Planet, that’s because of its abundance of water in the oceans and the way it shines blue when seen from space. But there is far less usable water on the planet than it seems when you look at it. Although the planet has plenty of water, only 3% of it is freshwater, and 2.5% of that is locked up in ice. There is only 0.5% fresh water to drink.
Fresh water is a valuable resource that needs to be protected. Everybody needs fresh water to drink and maintain their health, but creating and transporting it can be expensive and inefficient. If you want to make your home more eco-friendly, you might consider taking shorter showers or installing some water-saving taps. Aerating taps is also a way to reduce your water usage.
Eco Appliances
Don’t forget to update your home appliances to make them more eco-friendly. Legacy appliances are less energy efficient and more expensive than some of the appliances being developed today. Energy Star appliances, for instance, are specially manufactured to reduce consumption. Appliances in most homes include a washing machine, dryer, oven, and kettle.
Of course, replacing your appliances is not always efficient either; you create waste when your appliances are still working. A better strategy is to remember to replace worn-out appliances with energy-efficient ones. When you are ready to replace your washing machine, refrigerator, oven, or kettle, search for Energy Star options, and you have a better chance of reducing bills.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is exhaustible, unlike energy taken from the ground in the form of oil and gas. Renewable energy includes solar power, wind power, wave power, and many more options. The simplest way to switch to renewable energy is to contact your supplier and ask for a renewable energy plan. But if you want a better deal, consider installing home renewables.
It’s possible to install solar panels on your roof and enjoy free energy throughout the year. Modern solar panels are more efficient and work well when it’s overcast as well. Another renewable option for the home is a wind turbine installed in the garden, this also generates free electricity for the home, and any surplus can be sold back to the grid, creating earnings for you.
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