Today, we live in a time when we are increasingly aware of the impact of our actions on the environment. However, we have a vast amount of information on how to achieve an ecological household. We have a piece of advice for you right at the start. Don't strive for perfection right away. Choose at least one area in which you want to improve and gradually add more. You don't have to achieve an ecological household right at the start. Every effort is valued, and our 5 tips will help you with a promising start. We live in a time when we are increasingly aware of the impact of our actions on the environment. We have a vast amount of information on how to achieve an ecological household. We have a piece of advice for you right at the start. Don't strive for perfection right away. Choose at least one area in which you want to improve and gradually add more. You don't have to achieve an ecological household right at the start. Every effort is valued, and our 5 tips will help you with a promising start.
1. Don't succumb to impulsive shopping
Impulsive shopping leads to unnecessary accumulation of things we don't actually need. Avoid it and you will stop accumulating things in your household that take up space. If you have excess clothing or trinkets at home, exchange them at various exchanges or swaps.
2. Create your own cleaning agents
Commonly available cleaners are full of chemicals that are not beneficial to the household, our health, or nature. In an attempt to have an ecological household, you don't have to invest in extremely expensive cleaners. Focus on cleaners that you can make at home from commonly available ingredients. They can definitely be fragrant - just add a few drops of essential oils to them.
Our tip for a universal cleaning agent. Mix:
- 200 ml of water
- 200 ml of vinegar
- A few drops of essential lemon oil
Stir well, pour into a spray bottle. It will serve well in the kitchen, bathroom and even the floor.
3. Replace common cleaning tools with ecological ones
Have you heard of a loofah? It's a dried solid pulp from a pumpkin that replaces common plastic dish sponges, which start to smell after a week and don't look appealing. The loofah will last you for months and you can use it to clean your kitchen as well as your bathroom. You can also use it for a body peel. You can also replace single-use paper wipes with one universal compostable wipe made from cellulose or a plastic dish brush with a wooden brush.
4. Try shopping without packaging
If we think about how much waste an average household produces, we are horrified. Of course, impulsive shopping is responsible for part of the waste. Another group consists of common food packaging. If you have the opportunity to shop without packaging in your area, we recommend using it. Shopping will often be cheaper than in a regular store. Don't forget to take your own shopping bags and your own cloth bag.
5. Composting will deal with the leftovers
Your own home fertilizer has never been more accessible. Composting is possible even if you live in an apartment. Modern composters are equipped with filters that prevent odor from spreading in your home.
6. Focus on local ingredients
Foods and products often have to cover a huge distance to get to us. We also often have no idea how they were actually produced. Ideally, if you have the opportunity to reach for local products from farmers. However, other creators will surprise you - beautiful dresses don't have to be sewn on the other side of the planet. Home creation undoubtedly has its charm.
There are many paths to an ecological household. It's up to you to choose one. However, the most important step is always the decision to start.
