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How Can You Do More For The Planet In 2021?

We should all be doing our bit for the planet. You only need to turn on the news or do a bit of browsing online to see that our way of living is having a negative impact on the environment. Not only this, but our energy-wasting habits are also causing us to lose money in the process too. With that in mind, read on to discover some of the changes you can make inside your home that will have an impact outside of it… 

Switch to LED light bulbs – This is one of the easiest changes you can make, yet it is surprising how many homeowners have not made the change yet. Incandescent light bulbs may be slightly cheaper to begin with, but they cost way more money overall. This is because they use an excessive amount of energy when compared with LED light bulbs, which will provide the same output yet they will last for a much longer length of time.

Learn about the best way to dispose of products – The next thing you should do is educate yourself regarding recycling and the best way to dispose of products like scrap metal. It is likely that you already separate your plastics from your tins and so on and so forth. However, one type of waste that we need to be very careful about disposing of is electrical waste. This contributes to significant health issues for those living near landfills and it is having a horrific impact on our environment. Before you dispose of your phone, laptop or any other electrical good, look for ways it can be reused. Perhaps someone else may need it or you could give it to an electronic company that will use the parts in exchange for cash. If not, most electrical businesses will dispose of this waste for you so that you do not merely throw it in the bin.

Embrace alternative ways of powering your home – A lot of people assume that solar panels and other products are too expensive and will require a massive upheaval. But this is not the case. They are much more affordable and accessible than ever before. This is a great way to reduce your reliance on non-renewable resources and do your bit for the environment.

Get smart about doing your laundry – Last but not least, the final way to reduce your energy usage, help the planet, and save some money in the process is by being savvy with your laundry. Most people reading this will do hot washes all of the time. But converting the water to hot water uses 90 per cent of the energy that is required to do the laundry, so you can make huge energy savings by switching to cold-water washes.

As you can see, it does not require a lot of effort or expense in order to make some changes inside your home that will ensure you are doing your bit for the planet. From learning about the best way to dispose of your goods to changing your light bulbs, a few simple changes can go a very long way when it comes to looking after the planet. Plus, you will also have the added benefit of making some money in the process too!

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