The Lazy Person's Guide To Saving The Environment From Your Own Home

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The task of saving the environment might seem daunting, but there are plenty of things you can do at home to save the environment. If you are already doing everything you can do from your couch, this is the next level in your crusade to save the world: become a Household Hero with our tips. Change starts with you. These are some easy things you can do to save the environment at home.

Level 2 Household Hero: Things you can do without leaving home

Air dry

Let your hair and clothes dry naturally instead of running a machine. If you do wash your clothes, make sure the load is full.

Take short showers

Bathtubs require many more gallons of water than a 5-10 minute shower.

Eat less animal products

Eat less meat, poultry, and fish. More resources are used to provide meat than plants.

Don’t waste food

Freeze fresh produce and leftovers, if you don’t have the chance to eat them before they go bad. You can also do this with takeaway or delivered food, if you know you will not feel like eating it the next day. You will save food and money.

Compost

Composting food scraps can reduce climate impact, while also recycling nutrients.

Recycle

Recycling paper, plastic, glass, and aluminium keeps landfills from growing.

Avoid unnecessary packaging

Buy minimally-packaged goods.

Avoid pre-heating the oven

Unless you need a precise baking temperature, start heating your food right when you turn on the oven.

Insulate

Plug air leaks in windows and doors to increase energy efficiency.

Adjust your thermostat

Lower in winter, higher in summer.

Replace appliances

Replace old and wasteful appliances with energy efficient models and light bulbs.

Go solar

If you have the option, install solar panels in your house. This will also reduce your electricity bill!

Get a rug

Carpets and rugs keep your house warm and your thermostat low.

Don’t rinse

If you use a dishwasher, stop rinsing your plates before you run the machine.

Better diapers

Choose a better diaper option. Swaddle your baby in cloth diapers or a new, environmentally-responsible disposable brand.

Shovel snow manually

Avoid the noisy, exhaust-churning snow blower and get some exercise.

Use cardboard matches

They don’t require any petroleum, unlike plastic gas-filled lighters.

It may seem hard to change bad habits, but these are just some things you can do to save the environment at home. With a little effort and persistency, you can do wonders in the never ending crusade to save the planet.