How to Create an Environmentally Friendly House

Creating an environmentally friendly house can be done with relative ease, and is hugely important. Year on year climate change worsens, and we all have a responsibility to do our bit to reduce our impact on the planet. Often, small changes that we can all make accumulate and help to bring about positive change. There are a number of things, for example, we can do around the home to help the collective climate effort. Today we are going to explore the ways in which homeowners can transform their home into an environmentally friendly house.

The Need to Reduce Household Carbon Footprint

Nowadays, you will undoubtedly hear a great deal of talk about the need to reduce household carbon footprint. You may be wondering, and rightfully so, why it is important to reduce our collective carbon footprint. Whilst doing so mitigates climate change (which includes rising sea levels and temperatures), it can also have personal and economical benefits. For example, you may look to reduce your carbon footprint by eating less meat. This will create a healthier lifestyle for you and your family. Moreover, a conscious reduction in energy consumption will save you money. As you can see, it is important that we strive to reduce our carbon footprint so the planet benefits. But we can also reap the rewards of a reduced household carbon footprint.

Guide to Creating an Environmentally Friendly House

An environmentally friendly house is one that strives to do its bit to reverse the effects of climate change. We now have an understanding of carbon emissions and climate change, and how important it is to not let this worsen. So how can we, as individuals, make a difference? Some of the ways you can become more environmentally conscious as a home include:

Conserve Water

In order for us to be supplied with water, a huge amount of energy and resources are needed. And when we need to heat water for various reasons, it, again, uses a huge amount of energy. We can help the environment immensely by conserving water and only using it when absolutely necessary.

Rooflights

We are a leading supplier of rooflights and bespoke skylights in the UK. Having worked with so many clients, we can assure you of the environmental benefits of installing rooflights. Not only do they look fantastic, but they can certainly help you to reduce household carbon footprint. For example, they let in copious amounts of light which reduces your reliance on lights and lamps during the day. Moreover, the light they let in may help to warm your home which reduces your reliance on heating. So not only can they save you money, and potentially add value to your home, but they are one cog in a wheel towards lowering your footprint. Browse our range of rooflights to see for yourself.

Consider Switching Providers

The production and generation of electricity still causes considerable carbon emissions. Some people are often surprised at this, but the generation of electricity on a mass scale is damaging to the environment. Certain energy providers are now providing greener options. You may wish to seek out another provider in the pursuit of lowering your home’s footprint.

Eat Less Meat

The production of meat requires significant amounts of land, water and energy. This is in addition to the transportation required to ship large amounts of meat globally. What’s more, methane emissions are a byproduct of animal farming. If you look to develop a meat free diet, this can go a long way for your impact on the environment.

Environmentally Friendly House by Lonsdale Metal

With a few simple changes, you can reduce your home’s collective carbon footprint. If you are looking for a more ambitious way to improve your property and, at the same time, be more environmentally friendly, we can help. To contact us or to arrange a free quote, click here.