“Eco-friendly” has become an increasingly popular consideration in the purchase of many things: from cars to electronics and equipment, and now, even home products. Individuals and families are now paying close attention to their carbon footprint as a by-product of many products they buy and consume, with the aim of keeping said footprint as minimal as possible.
This is all in the wake of a collective acknowledgment that issues like climate change, rising sea levels, and global warming can be mitigated by a change in attitudes at an individual level. With all these having been said, here are some tips for a more eco-friendly home interior design.
Move away from incandescent light bulbs: An outdated and grossly inefficient source of light, these bulbs were first patented by Thomas Edison in the dawn of the 19th century and remained a mainstay for more than a hundred years. However, there are many problems that come with these light bulbs- not least of which being that they consume an unreasonably high amount of electricity. Replacing them with LED lights save on electricity costs, in turn resulting in less power having to be generated and transmitted.
Use green building materials: Make sure to opt for more eco-friendly insulating materials including sheep’s wool, cellulose or wood fiber. These can be recycled and are completely bio-degradable.
Opt for bamboo flooring: A cheap flooring option for your next renovation, bamboo floors offer an eco-friendly, water-resistant, aesthetically appealing finish to your floor all while remaining bio-degradable and causing no harm in the long run. They are usually either caramel or sandy-blonde in color and selection should be based on personal preference.
Green Furniture: This should go without saying. Make sure to minimize the use of cow leather for your furniture. This is because a lower demand for cows means less rearing and a lowered release of methane gas into the atmosphere. An alternative is a breathable fabric as is very common in modern furniture.
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