Eco living is a commitment to treading light on the earth. Using environmentally friendly materials and low energy practices that help reduce your carbon footprint on the planet.
In renovations, eco practices mean anything in the house that has been designed to be energy efficient and easy to maintain, where the building materials were tested in order to gauge their impact on the environment. This can include everything from building materials to bedlinen. Solar panels for electricity and heating are examples of products that provide a low cost clean energy source.You will need to check building codes for your area and also research the different types of options available to you so that you can get the best option for your situation and value for money.
By reusing and recycling materials, reducing waste and using environmentally friendly products like sustainable timbers we can make a huge difference in the carbon output of our project. There are salvage yards,recycling centres and loads of non toxic building materials available so being green has never been easier.
Did you know that concrete and aluminium have a much larger carbon output than timber products? We don’t suggest cutting down our forests, but by using renewable timbers we reduce the impact on the environment.
Bamboo has become a popular eco alternative. Being highly renewable, long wearing and readily available it is used as timber flooring, furniture, blinds, fabric and decor accessories.
Other eco practices include reducing water usage, recycling garbage and waste, adding more greenery by planting more trees and plants inside as well as outside.
There are many beautiful options in style and products that are eco friendly for eco renovating your home.
Eco renovating or building practices are not just for tree huggers. Eco products are usually better for our health too.
