2023-11-20 09:59:45
The lifestyle that we have led for years, with the consequent pollution and expenditure of natural resources that it has implied, means that in the present we try to create a lower ecological impact in many areas. Housing construction does not stop, so it is an area to take into account when seeking to minimize this impact on the environment.
A green or sustainable house is one in which the best possible result is achieved with the minimum ecological cost. For this to happen there are several factors that must be met, both at the time of building it and in day-to-day habits. If you want to join in taking care of the planet as much as you can, don’t miss these tips and ideas to get a more ecological home.
Good orientation
One of the first steps to follow before building a sustainable house is to think regarding the orientation it will have. How the Sun’s rays reach our home is a key factor that will have many subsequent consequences. The more natural light that enters our rooms, the less we will have to use artificial lighting. This fact will make us save on electricity and not only due to the light will we reduce our energy consumption, since it will also mean an important change when it comes to heating costs.
Low-polluting materials
The moment of choosing the elements with which we will create our home is also important if we try to have a more ecological home. Recyclable or already recycled natural materials, such as wood, are a great choice for both surfaces and furniture. Likewise, we can choose other materials that have reduced their environmental impact in their construction. For example, when choosing types of partitions, we can decide to use low-emission Pladur, since the brand has been trying for years to minimize the environmental impact as much as possible when manufacturing the well-known plasterboard panels for homes.
Low-polluting materials for the home
Adequate insulation
Good insulation is essential to achieve a home with greater energy efficiency. If you get a house where the cold or heat from outside does not penetrate, not only will fewer emissions be emitted by spending less on heating or air conditioning, we will also save on electricity and gas bills.
Reduce, recycle and reuse
The rule of the 3 R’s (also known as the three Rs of ecology, or just 3R) gives us the key to achieving a more ecological home in our daily lives by reducing, recycling and reusing. Nowadays it is easier to opt for second-hand furniture or furniture that is not in its best moment, since there are infinite tutorials and ideas on the internet to fix them and give them a good facelift. And since we do it with furniture and decoration, we can help even more reduce the environmental impact by extending this action to other items in the home, such as clothing.
Eco habits
Not only the house and its decoration can have ecological characteristics, its inhabitants can (and should) too. With some more sustainable habits we can create a big impact. Gestures as easy as not leaving the tap open while we brush our teeth or using the eco program on household appliances will reduce our environmental footprint.
An urban garden
A home garden is a very useful feature for a sustainable home. If we have a garden with plenty of space, it will be much easier to plant some vegetables, even some fruit trees. But if we are not that lucky, even on a balcony or in a corner of the kitchen we can create a small vertical garden, even if it is just to plant some aromatic herbs.
No matter how small, every detail counts. Let’s try to create a better world starting with our personal mini world: that of our own home.
Source: Decorate my house, decoration blog
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