Sustainable living doesn’t have to be overwhelming; making a few small changes in your lifestyle will have a positive impact on your family’s carbon footprint. Ultimately, sustainable living simply means making choices and developing habits that are good for the environment. So what can you start to do to make a difference?
Make recycling a collaborative effort at home. Set up a recycling station in your kitchen and teach your children how to identify recycling symbols. Starting a compost will also help your kids to learn about plants and biology as an added bonus!
Teach your kids to turn off lights and electronics when not in use, especially at night. Standby mode can account for up to 20% of a TV’s energy use. Maximize natural light, as lighting makes up 10-15% of home energy use in Ireland. Before turning on the heating, wear a jumper or lower the thermostat. SEAI recommends 20°C for living rooms and 15-18°C for hallways, with a 1°C drop significantly reducing bills.
Switching to LPG from wood or coal for cooking and heating is a simple step towards a more sustainable lifestyle. LPG burns cleaner than wood or coal, producing less harmful emissions that pollute the air.
Invest in reusable drinking bottles or travel mugs for your family and clean them properly between uses. This saves money and supports a sustainable lifestyle. Businesses like 2GoCup offer deposit and return schemes, where you pay €2 for a reusable coffee cup and get your money back when you return it. Choosing reusables reduces plastic waste and benefits the planet.
Growing your own food can provide various benefits for a sustainable lifestyle. Growing your own fruit and vegetables, allows you to obtain more nutritious, flavourful, and fresher produce compared to store-bought options. It may also result in savings on groceries, reduce reliance on store-purchased fruit and vegetables, minimise carbon emissions from transportation, and ensure the produce is free from synthetic fertilisers and pesticides.
Buy a ‘No Junk Mail’ sticker for your letterbox in your local hardware shop. So much unnecessary direct mail such as takeaway menus and leaflets are clogging up our recycle bins. If you are you are comfortable with receiving emails, consider switching to e-billing and save on endless papercuts, among other inconveniences.
Talk to your children about the importance of conserving water and make it part of your family’s lifestyle. Leading by example, turn the tap off while brushing your teeth, turning back on only to rinse. Making games can be fun for the family, such as timing the quickest shower-taker.
While out shopping, avoid plastic wrapped groceries where possible. Bring your own reusable fruit and veg bags and carry bags to your local grocery shop. Make it a habit to put the bags back in the boot after unpacking. If you do forget your bags, ask the shopkeeper if you can have a cardboard box to pack up your things. At least then you can recycle or reuse the box back at home.
By incorporating these simple habits into your daily life, you can make a significant difference in your environmental impact. If you are interested in LPG or BioLPG, please contact our customer service team to learn more.
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