7 Easy Changes to Make<br />Your Home More Eco-Friendly Although the world’s current environmental challenges may seem unbeatable, there are actually a number of<br />ways you can help out at home. Here are seven easy changes that you can do yourself in order to make your home more eco-friendly. 1. Although their price may be a put-off,<br />LED bulbs use up less energy and<br />have a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours. 2. In an effort to reduce waste, try using washable<br />rags instead of disposable paper towels. You could<br />even cut up old shirts to make the rags! 3. Air-drying clothes instead of using a dryer<br />can reduce the average household’s carbon<br />footprint by 2,400 pounds a year. 4. Maximize your home’s energy efficiency by putting<br />up blinds and curtains. They’ll help regulate the<br />temperature in your house better. 5. Creating a composting spot will not only<br />help with moisture retention in your soil and<br />reduce landfill waste, it will also give you access<br />to a natural, non-chemical fertilizer. 6. Wait until your electric company’s “off-peak hours”<br />to run your dishwasher. It will reduce stress on<br />the electricity grid and decrease carbon emissions. 7. Keep your fridge running as efficiently as possible<br /> by cleaning its condenser coils. This will not only reduce<br />its energy usage but also save you money on your bill.
