With Summer behind us, kids back at school, we turn our
focus to all things home. I’ve been sorting out old clothes that don’t fit
anymore, selling and giving away toys that have been collecting dust and
generally making space for a cleaner, clearer, more organised lifestyle.
Along with these changes come a feeling of energy and enthusiasm
to keep things ‘green’ and eco friendly where possible. Small changes and that
make a big difference.
The kinds of changes I’m thinking are things like using
biodegradable cleaning products and changing from plastic to re-usable calico
shopping bags. Nothing that will complicate my life, only make it greener.
Another area of waste that I’ve decided to tackle is food.
Throwing out over ripe fruits and veggies is wasteful. Preserving them or
baking with them is an easy option and being mindful of only buying what you
need in the first place. Beware Multi Buy deals!
Limiting the number of washes can also help reduce water
waste. Fewer, larger washes are what we should aim for… and don’t forget the
biodegradable detergent.
With regards to spare time, most of us default to a TV, pc,
ipad, ipod, electronic device of some sort. I really enjoy times when we switch
all gadgets off… with the exception of a light depending on the time of day and
even then a real treat for the kids is using candle light, and playing games
together or reading to the kids until bed time. This not only reduces our
energy bill but also improves family time and quality of relaxation over
weekends.
My other areas of improvement are walking or cycling rather
than driving… obviously this is not always possible, but buy it’s amazing how
many options we have around us when we look or when we occasionally find ourselves
without a vehicle.
If shopping for new home goods, be sure to look for green
options, such as bamboo linens and home wares. For a great selection, go to 100bamboo.com. And of course, don’t forget
to recycle!
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