Green Improvements You Can Make At Home

The concept of going green is always present in the minds of homeowners, however the

action of doing it sometimes isn’t. By the middle of the year, resolutions that haven’t been

met do sometimes fall between the cracks, however creating a greener planet should always

be a goal. Below are a few ways you can do that at home, at very low costs!

Less Plastic

When you’re at the grocery store, consider 86’ing the idea of using a ton of plastic bags to

bring everything home. It might seem like a small change, but 10-12 bags on average is a

lot of plastic that ends up getting thrown out. As an alternative, try using a canvas bag or

something similar, which has more than one use.

Ditch Aerosol

Whether it’s a cleaning product or a body spray, cans that are loaded with aerosol can be

harmful to breathe, as well as for the environment. As it’s been noted, the air surrounding

our planet is getting worse and worse, while protective layers are becoming thinner as more
\pollutants enter the area. Try traditional spray bottles instead for a better result.

Collect Water

Instead of using water and racking up the bill every time you need some, consider methods

in which you can reuse old water! Place a bucket inside the shower or collect rainwater and

use it for something else! This can be great for washing your cars, doing a load of laundry,

watering the plants and more! The opportunities are seemingly endless and can not only have

a positive impact on your life and the earth, but your wallet benefits as well.

While you’re focusing on some of these tactics this summer, also make sure you’re doing what

you can to improve your waste strategy. As the temperature increases, foul odors and animals

will be out to grab last night’s trash from your bins. Combat this by enlisting the help of a waste company that cares!