Eco tips – Reducing your carbon footprint

1. Buy less

Is there any need to buy new?  Reduce the demand on materials, resources and manufacturing.  Avoid buying for trend and fashion, and instead consider lifespan, quality and durability.

2. Waste less

What are you throwing away unnecessarily or without thought?  Do what you can to recycle, compost, repair, renovate, recondition and reuse.  Save our landfill!

3. Lower & be smarter with your energy use

Electricity, water, fuel – all using non renewable resources adding to your carbon emissions. What can you do to prevent heat loss, reduce energy use and convert to renewable energy systems?

4. Less synthetics

Petroleum based materials such as conventional paint, stain, varnish, carpet, soft furnishings, textiles, sealant, glue, plastic, furniture, MFC, MDF, electrical equipment casing etc. Production uses large amounts of energy, creates toxic waste and once the materials is in your home this adds to indoor air pollution, causing a hazard to your health.

5. Live in less space

The bigger the home, the more resources you need to build, occupy, keep it running and renovate it.  Downsize your property to what′s essential.

6. What′s in your interior?

You have a choice to fill the home with materials and products that have don′t have a high impact on the natural environment.  Do some research before you buy and make informed decisions! Go for all things sustainable, renewable, natural, biodegradable, energy efficient, recycled, repaired and locally made.

7. Natural lighting

Reduce the need for artificial lighting with clever interior design tips and ideas to make the most out of natural daylight.  Save electricity & money on your utility bill!

8. Buy locally

Cut out shipping and transportation and opt for local manufacturers.  Support the local economy and reduce the number of fossil fueled miles every time you shop local.

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