1. Use plants as natural air purifiers
Plants are not only good for our health by making us more productive and happy, they also help purify the air in our home. Some of the top air purifiers are: Pothos, Spider Plants, Snake Plants and Peace Lillies. An added bonus to bringing plants into your home… they also add a pop of colour and help bring a room to life!
Check out this blog post on choosing the right plant and how to decorate with them for more tips on incorporating plants into your home.
2. Refillable Soaps + Plant Based Cleaning Products
Not only do glass soap dispensers look adorable on your counters, but they are also great for the environment. The refillable soap smells so good, and we all know switching to more plant based cleaning products is also better for the planet than more toxic heavy cleaners.
I also love my dish soap block and wood brush – it cleans better than anything I’ve used before and cuts down on dish soap usage. You can find the amber glass bottles here, or locally at Inglewood Apothecary, Without Co, and more!
3. Upgrade your lightbulbs to energy efficient
LED lights are more efficient than traditional bulbs, have a longer life (up to 15 times longer!), and don’t have any toxic elements. It’s one of the easiest and more affordable ways to go green in your home.
4. Antiques + Secondhand
By now everyone is aware at how bad the supply chain is. And with people not wanting to wait for items, they are turning to antiques and second hand purchases. Antique pieces add such character to a space and are an immediate conversation starter. If you are the DIY type, refinishing furniture you find on the second hand market can also be really fun!
And if you want to go even further with your thrifting, my friend Holly at Minimalist Mindful Money, also has a great post on second hand shopping – check it out and save some money and do the earth good at the same time!
5. Use eco-friendly fabrics
These Waffle Hand towels are one of my favourite items in my home. They absorb moisture quickly, are soft to the touch and look cute hanging in your bathroom! Plus Pokoloko plants trees for every purchase made, so you are doing double duty for the environment. Other eco-friendly fabrics are organic cotton, bamboo, linen and hemp.
There are so many ways to be a little bit greener in our everyday life, and starting with just one or two of these changes will have an impact. Below are a few of my sustainable finds:
