If you are wanting to help the planet as much as possible and reduce your carbon footprint, there are plenty of changes that you can make and things that you can do in order to help the planet and the natural world to thrive.
There are lots of things that are part of daily life – from recycling to choosing to walk or cycle instead of driving somewhere, but there are also bigger changes that you can make long term in your home that have a positive impact too.
Here are some of them…
Using Materials that are Sustainable – If you are planning to do some work in your home and make changes to it, then consider the materials that you are going to be using. Whether you are building an extension or having a new kitchen, choose materials that are sustainable and have a lower impact on the environment.
Wood is a good example of a natural sustainable material – you can go to places like this timber merchants Portsmouth based company www.timbco.co.uk/timber-merchants-portsmouth/ to get the wood that you need for your project.
Another thing to consider is the paint that you use if you are going to be decorating – look out for paint that has no VOCs, as this is not only better for the environment but also better for your health.
Renewable Energy – Changing your energy source to something more environmentally friendly is not just good for the environment but also good for your finances! Using a biomass boiler instead of a gas boiler for example, or heating with an air source heat pump is a good way to use an energy source that is more environmentally friendly, and you can also use solar panels to provide the electricity for your home, providing that your home is suitable for solar panels.
Insulation – Home insulation helps you to save energy, so saves you money as well as reducing your energy usage and being better for the environment. Having good insulation means that your home stays warm and retains heat in the winter and also helps to keep it cool in the summer.
There are lots of places in the home that benefit from good insulation, from the roof to the windows and doors.