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Eco-friendly Household

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There is something all of us can do for the planet. Can you think of what it is? How about making your home eco-friendly?

Ecological mindset

All of us can help the environment and protect the Earth against various impacts. First, you need to make adjustments in your home to make it green. But what does that even mean? A green household tries to be environment-friendly. It's more than about replacing one appliance with another. To be eco means to change our current lifestyle and start to be more aware of our environmental impact. Pay more attention to what you consume throughout the day, how much waste you create, and how much food you throw away needlessly. What can you get back by becoming more eco-conscious? You will get a clean conscience, feel good about protecting our nature and the environment, but you'll also get a reward in the form of financial savings.



How to make your home eco-friendly?

If you want to help protect nature and become more eco-conscious, there are numerous ways to do that. Stop using single-use plastic bags and get some reusable tote bags instead. Don't waste water and food, make sure to sort your waste, and use detergents and cosmetics that are gentle to the environment. In winter, avoid using the heating in your home excessively. Another big step is to replace your old appliances with new ones which save energy. You can substitute all traditional lights for LED lights. We are here to help you with that. 



LED lights are a very ecological lighting solution. Compared to classic light bulbs, LED lighting can use up to 80% less energy, they are gentle to the environment and can be labeled under the term "eco-friendly". On the other hand, halogen light bulbs, for instance, contain mercury, a very harmful substance, which is anything but good for nature. Once your halogen light bulb stops working, you need to place it into a special bin. Their disposal must be as gentle as possible.



Moreover, LED bulbs and LED lights have up to 60 times longer lifespan than classic bulbs. In comparison to halogen light bulbs, the lifespan of LED bulbs is up to 20 times longer. A regular LED bulb lasts for up to 500,000 hours. Using these bulbs for the long term is beneficial for the environment by reducing carbon emissions, aka the carbon footprint that is harmful to the Earth.



If you want to be more eco-conscious and gentle to the environment, try to incorporate as many eco-friendly options as possible. Start with purchasing high-quality LED lights and LED bulbs.

Author of the article:

Paulina
Paulina Customer service specialist

Ciara is not only a customer service specialist but also a fan of modern LED lighting. Her articles will advise you on how to save on electrical energy or how to choose the right light bulb. She will also give you lots of tips on how to perfectly illuminate your house and garden.