{"id":73080,"date":"2021-08-24T11:34:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T18:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?page_id=73080"},"modified":"2021-08-27T11:07:10","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T18:07:10","slug":"living-sustainably-at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/living-sustainably-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Ways to Start Living Sustainably at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We live in a society where overconsumption is the norm, and despite our knowledge of climate change, dwindling resources and a steadily growing population we continue to waste and ask ourselves questions like \u2018what difference can I make?\u2019. Well, we\u2019re here to tell you that the best place to start making a difference is right in your home. That\u2019s why we reached out to experts from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16409\/CA\/Sacramento\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacramento<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.ca\/sk\/saskatoon\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saskatoon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to teach you how to reduce, reuse, and recycle to decrease household waste. So sit back and find out how you can make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-73082 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/francesco-gallarotti-ruQHpukrN7c-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"738\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/francesco-gallarotti-ruQHpukrN7c-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/francesco-gallarotti-ruQHpukrN7c-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/francesco-gallarotti-ruQHpukrN7c-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/francesco-gallarotti-ruQHpukrN7c-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/francesco-gallarotti-ruQHpukrN7c-unsplash-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/francesco-gallarotti-ruQHpukrN7c-unsplash-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/francesco-gallarotti-ruQHpukrN7c-unsplash-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut down on single-use plastics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flipflopi project sails with the message that single-use plastic doesn\u2019t make sense. We encourage everyone to do their bit to reduce their own single-use plastic usage. There are easy ways you can reduce your plastic use such as bringing your own reusable bag to the shops, carrying a refillable water bottle and avoiding purchasing products that are covered in plastic wrapping. The next best thing you can do is to ensure you\u2019re recycling effectively. As you know each municipality has different rules for what can and can\u2019t be recycled and when non-recyclable items are mixed up often the whole load is useless to recyclers. We suggest you research what is possible to be recycled in your area and in what state and ensure you follow those rules very closely to ensure as much plastic as possible is being recycled. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theflipflopi.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flipflopi Project<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make recycling as convenient as possible<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most helpful tip that I have found (for myself) has been to skip the recycling bag. I make sure to rinse out all of my recycling (as most municipalities recommend) and place it in my unlined recycling bin in my kitchen. When it&#8217;s full I directly dump it into my municipal curbside recycling bin. As I try to produce less waste, I find my recycling bin filling up faster, so this means that my recycling bin fills up quicker, which could mean more recycling bags! By skipping the recycling bin liners, it is 1. no longer not an expense I need to incur, and 2. a lot of plastic I avoid! &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvinesustainable.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenvine Sustainable<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t neglect the environmental impact of clothing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laundry accounts for 2\/3 of the environmental impact of clothing and there are some easy ways to make your laundry greener: wash on cold, skip the dryer when possible, and use an eco-friendly laundry detergent such as Dropps. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eco-stylist.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-Stylist<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage biodiversity at home<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your yard or garden plays an important role in maintaining (and increasing) biodiversity where you live. Du More\u2122 for the environment by creating a habitat that can support local wildlife. Whether a large yard or patio garden, choose native, pollinator-friendly plants that don\u2019t require much water to attract birds, butterflies, bees, and more! Dudek Habitat Restoration Project Manager John Minchin says \u201cGo the extra mile by researching the local wildlife and adding features that provide a source of food and water, shelter, and a place to raise their young. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dudek.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dudek<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-73084 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sandy-millar-vhRwpRRQbd0-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"694\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sandy-millar-vhRwpRRQbd0-unsplash-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sandy-millar-vhRwpRRQbd0-unsplash-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sandy-millar-vhRwpRRQbd0-unsplash-1-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sandy-millar-vhRwpRRQbd0-unsplash-1-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sandy-millar-vhRwpRRQbd0-unsplash-1-202x150.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sandy-millar-vhRwpRRQbd0-unsplash-1-848x630.jpg 848w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sandy-millar-vhRwpRRQbd0-unsplash-1-404x300.jpg 404w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conserve water where you can<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you live in a dry state or not, water conservation is an eco-friendly practice that can be incorporated into everyday life. Keep a bucket in your shower to catch excess water, especially in those first couple minutes as the water heats up. If you have a garden, you can use that water to irrigate your garden (once it cools down). Similarly, rather than tossing pasta and broccoli water, let it cool down and use it to water the garden as well. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugbayer.blog\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junebugbayer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composting is key<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Blue Earth Compost, we believe that food scraps are not waste, but a valuable resource that can be recycled into nutrient-rich soil for gardens and houseplants. You can compost in your own backyard by combining food scraps with grass clippings or leaves in the right ratio and turning over the pile every couple of weeks. If you live in an area with a composting service, like Blue Earth Compost, you can hire them to pick up your scraps and compost them for you. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueearthcompost.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Earth Compost<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lettuce talk about composting! You can customize your composting system to fit your goals, how much space you have, and your current living conditions. It&#8217;s super important that you know what types of material can break down in your specific compost bin setup. Avoid composting any product that&#8217;s marketed as &#8220;plant-based plastic&#8221; or &#8220;biodegradable&#8221;. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/wastefree.earth\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste Free Earth<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Subpod, we believe the easiest way for people to incorporate sustainability and environmental awareness into their lives is by composting their food waste. The average person throws away 330lbs of food every year, which ends up contributing to methane emissions from landfills and fuelling the climate crisis. When you compost, your food waste becomes a rich fertilizer that can feed the soil and give you endless possibilities for your houseplants and garden. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/subpod.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subpod<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to help your local composter out is by removing any rubber bands, tags, bags and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruit stickers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that come with purchasing produce, as they are not compostable and create problems. If composting isn\u2019t available in your area, try saving your post-meal bones and vegetable scraps (potato peels, carrot ends, onion skins, celery tops, garlic shells, and more) for your own, homemade veggie stock! Simply store scraps in the freezer until you have about a gallon bag\u2019s worth, then throw into a pot of boiling water for a few hours and strain. It\u2019s delicious and gives food scraps a \u2018second life\u2019 before they make their way into the waste system. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/compostmanufacturingalliance.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Compost Manufacturing Alliance<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose eco-friendly products<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way that homeowners can incorporate sustainability is by slowly but surely shifting to a zero-waste home. We recommend starting in the bathroom, especially as a lot of plastic-free toiletry products are great to use while traveling, too. This can include eco-friendly options such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yugenearthside.com\/product\/keepsie-kits-bamboo-toothbrush\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bamboo toothbrushes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yugenearthside.com\/product\/keepsie-kits-toothpaste-tablets-spearmint-1-month-supply-65-tablets\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toothpaste tablets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stored in aluminum tins, solid <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=eco-friendly+solid+shampoo&amp;i=beauty&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=c2bde21002f9b147c3de393bb1ca3343&amp;tag=yugenearthsid-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shampoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=eco-friendly+solid+conditioner&amp;i=beauty&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=33fc4078245093f3554101017f07be70&amp;tag=yugenearthsid-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conditioner bars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=charcoal+dental+floss&amp;i=beauty&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=5a9697a5d3469015262f8afa8cd9c104&amp;tag=yugenearthsid-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">charcoal floss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in small glass jars, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=eco-friendly+reusable+makeup+wipes&amp;i=beauty&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=161c07c7a1a4759ba62957292352fd84&amp;tag=yugenearthsid-20\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reusable makeup wipes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more (don\u2019t forget your recycled plastic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yugenearthside.com\/product\/toiletry-bag-grey\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toiletry bag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=eco+friendly+reef+safe+sunscreen&amp;i=beauty&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=708bbe586baa5e0385fcc30eab121748&amp;tag=yugenearthsid-20\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reef-safe sunscreen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too!). The benefit to having these stocked at home is that when you travel, you\u2019re packing up less space, liquid, plastic, and waste \u2013 helping you be more sustainable both at home and on the go. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yugenearthside.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yugen Earthside<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-73085 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/the-humble-co-cADflhZzgyo-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"749\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/the-humble-co-cADflhZzgyo-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/the-humble-co-cADflhZzgyo-unsplash-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/the-humble-co-cADflhZzgyo-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/the-humble-co-cADflhZzgyo-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/the-humble-co-cADflhZzgyo-unsplash-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/the-humble-co-cADflhZzgyo-unsplash-630x630.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save energy by maximizing natural light<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustain.life\/?utm_source=redfin&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=sustainability-tips-for-home\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustain.Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s platform is primarily focused on helping businesses manage their environmental impact (you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustain.life\/?utm_source=redfin&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=sustainability-tips-for-home\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sign up for a 30-day free trial to check it out<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), they offered some advice for homeowners looking to incorporate environmental sustainability, outside of the obvious. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially with so many of us working from home, finding ways to cut our energy bills is extremely important.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flip the switch and open your blinds and curtains and move your workspace closer to windows and skylights. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustain.life\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustain.Life<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off non-essential lights in your home and office space at night. This will not only help you save energy but will also help migrating birds reach their destination! Many migrating birds navigate by relying on the stars in the night sky. Help them see more clearly by turning off your lights at night. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlifecenter.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Center<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the whole community involved<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host a community compost hub. Don&#8217;t look at composting as merely a sustainable disposal of your scraps- look at it as an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood, your garden, and the billions of unseen organisms making our world a habitable place. By hosting community composting in my front yard I earn an income, teach environmental awareness, and build the health of my soil. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food2soil.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food2Soil<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to your region\u2019s specific recycling guidelines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something many homeowners don&#8217;t realize is that recycling programs vary greatly from region to region, or even between different programs in the same city. Because of these differences, all of the recycling do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts you read online may not apply to your home service. When in doubt, always refer back to the recycling guidelines communicated by your specific service provider. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecosystemevents.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecosystem Events<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vote!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you care deeply about the environment, you need to vote in every local, state, and federal election. Who you vote for is always secret, but whether you cast a ballot or not is public record, so politicians always know which of their constituents vote and which do not vote. And, unsurprisingly, politicians don&#8217;t care about the priorities of non-voters. Simply put: be a voter &#8211; it&#8217;s one of the easiest things you can do for the environment. &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.environmentalvoter.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Voter Project<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We live in a society where overconsumption is the norm, and despite our knowledge of climate change, dwindling resources and a steadily growing population we continue to waste and ask ourselves questions like \u2018what difference can I make?\u2019. 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