10 Ways to Plan IT Greener!
The following are helpful tips and information on how you can make your home Green.
With spring and summer rapidly approaching, spring cleaning and making your home eco friendly start to be top of mind. Whether you're thinking of renovating your home, or simply starting some spring cleaning, the Ottawa Home and Garden Show website gives several tips to start the process.
If you're renovating your kitchen, there are many products on the market to help you do so while staying eco friendly. From cork or concrete flooring options to wheatboard or bamboo cabinets, just a few simple changes can make a significant difference. There are even paint products on the market with low or no volatile organic compounds that will reduce toxins in the air when you're planning a fresh coat of paint.
If your spring schedule doesn't include renovation plans, there are still simple changes you can make around the house to reduce your carbon footprint.
-Changing to energy saving lightbulbs isn't only eco friendly, it will save you a significant amount on your electricity bill.
-If your dishwasher has an energy saving option, try to use it whenever possible.
-Try filtering your tap water instead of buying bottled water to cut down on container waste.
-Try one of the many lines of biodegradable cleaning products on the market to complete your spring cleaning to do list.
The Ottawa Home and Garden show runs from March 22nd to 25th at the CE Centre. You can find a wealth of information as well as the complete article here.