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25 Ways to Create an Eco Friendly House (For Free)

25 Ways to Create an Eco Friendly House (For Free)

25 Ways to Create an Eco Friendly House

 

Green living sometimes gets a bad rap as being reserved only for the privileged. And curating an eco friendly house? Many people assume that doing so requires a hefty upfront cost. Here’s why:

–  While organic food + hybrid cars are certainly green, they have oversized price tags and therefore aren’t accessible to everyone.

– Some eco-friendly products will save money in the long run, but their significant up-front costs deter consumers from ever purchasing. (A $30 box of disposable diapers, for example, is much easier to swallow in the short-term than a $250 set of cloth ones!)

– Finally, there’s a growing market for sustainable goods (Think: silicone bags, beeswax wraps, microfiber-catching washing bags, dryer balls, and many more). As a result, it can sometimes feel as though living green requires spending money.

But creating an eco friendly home isn’t just for the privileged; it’s for you and me, too. This week, I’m thrilled to offer 25 unconventional ways to be eco-friendly that don’t cost a single cent.

Even better? Adopting just *some* of today’s ideas will save significant money in the long run.

 

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Creating an eco friendly house doesn't have to cost money, and sustainability isn't only for the privileged. On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: 25 ways to curate a sustainable home without spending a cent. 

 

Creating an eco friendly house doesn't have to cost money, and sustainability isn't only for the privileged. On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: 25 ways to curate a sustainable home without spending a cent. 

 

 

6 thoughts on “25 Ways to Create an Eco Friendly House (For Free)

  1. Love the unusual tips! I’ve donated old phones to women’s shelters. Phones can still call emergency services.

  2. After much research to find the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of dog poop, I discovered that simply flushing it down the toilet without a bag is the best option, even according to the EPA. I purchased a handheld poop scoop and now take it on dog walks to pick up poop and flush it down the toilet. It’s super easy!

    We are being misled into thinking that “green” compostable poop bags decompose but the sad truth is that they do not decompose at all in landfills and they are actually becoming quite a problem for cities. In order to safely decompose dog poop, you must dig a whole about 4 ft or so and then purchase one of those below ground dog waste systems.

    1. Hey Leah, This is really helpful information. Thanks for sharing it!Question about the technicals of holding the school with poop: Do you just carry it for the remainder of your walk and into your home? Does this get difficult when also juggling a dog on a leash?
      – Stephanie

  3. Love the unconventional tips. If we’re here we’re probably all bringing our own bags and reusable water bottles.

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