Simple changes in your everyday life can allow you to go greener and reduce your carbon footprint on the world. With a little knowledge, you can learn to “hack” your everyday life.
In this age of advancements in technology, LED’s are here to stay. They use 80% less energy then older style light bulbs. So that means less changing of light bulbs and less hassle. Most light bulbs contain mercury so they need to be recycled properly.
Many people stop buying bottle to reduce refuse in oceans and landfills. The alternative is installing a charcoal tap filter which is environmentally safe.
If you do your research before buying new appliances. You can pick up an energy efficient model thereby saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.
Natural cleaning products are another way to go green. Many traditional chemicals are environmentally unhealthy and cause problems for humans and animals alike. Not to mention water treatment plants will have to break down the chemicals which is a difficult process.

Key Takeaways:

• Stop purchasing water bottles because our oceans are littered with them and they are considered the least essential culprit of pollution.
• Turn down your water temperature because this leads to a lower electric bill and since we use fossil fuels to create energy, pollution is decreased.
• Change the types of products you use to clean your home because many of those brands are biodegradable, which means no pollution left behind.

“You could go around turning off all the lights your family members have left on (it’s a full-time job), but have you thought about just changing your lightbulbs to save you the hassle?”

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/bristols-green-energy/2018/apr/26/10-hacks-for-an-instantly-greener-home