Ways to be Environmentally Mindful in your Home

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Three articles from different organizations describe ways that anyone can take action to reduce their impact on the climate. Consider taking the following actions in your home!

Energy Conservation

Turning off or unplugging the technology in your home is a super easy way to reduce your individual carbon footprint. Other ways you can reduce your energy consumption in your home is to invest in good insulation so your furnace requires less energy to warm your home. In addition, if you can invest in solar panels this not only helps the planet but will over-time save you money. 

Water Conservation

One of the biggest concerns related to the issue of climate change is the growing reduction in access to clean water. Many people in the United States do not believe water quality affects their lives, but the amount of cities and rural areas that have access to clean water is declining. It’s important for individuals to be mindful of how much water they use, in addition to ensuring that your water appliances are not leaking. Over time, water leaks are an enormous waste. 

Diet

Reducing your meat intake is an easy way to do your part to help the planet. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, “Meat production is one of the most environmentally destructive industries on the planet, responsible for massive amounts of water use, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and habitat destruction”. To some, eating a plant-based diet sounds impossible. If a change in diet is not an option for you, you can make an effort to reduce food waste. 

Compost and Recycling

Composting food as opposed to throwing it away can create natural fertilizers and reduce the waste going into landfills (good-energy 2024). In addition to composing, taking the time to rinse your plastic and glass or break down your cardboard to recycle is another amazing way to reduce the amount of waste going into landfill. 

Works Cited

"12 Ways to Live More Sustainably." Center for Biological Diversity, www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/live_more_sustainably.html#energy.

Energy, Good. "The Ultimate 20 Step Guide to Eco-friendly Living." Good Energy, 6 Aug. 2024, www.goodenergy.co.uk/blog/the-ultimate-20-step-guide-to-eco-friendly-living/.

"How You Can Help At Home." Prairie Rivers Network, 10 Sept. 2021, prairierivers.org/get-involved/how-you-can-help-at-home/.