It is a very good idea to stay environment-friendly at home. Because Change begins at home! Your children will also learn from you and you will be a proud parent who contributed to a greener earth!!

Here are my ideas for staying environment-friendly at home:

Use fans and AC’s only when required. Keep your windows open and allow some fresh air to come in.

Design your home such that you receive the maximum of natural sunlight and ventilation. This reduces your electricity bills and saves power usage.

Dispose all plastic items and use and throw items and opt for best quality reusable items made of pottery, steel, copper etc.

In case of any celebrations at home, choose plates and glasses made of earth-friendly material.

Order food enough for the guests and minimize food wastage.

Use equipment such as vacuum cleaners, ovens etc., only if unavoidable. Else choose nature-friendly alternatives to them.

When buying clothes, choose good branded ones though they are costlier. This way you can wear them for a longer time, instead of replacing cheaper clothes that fade away and get torn easily.

When decorating your home, select ones made of bamboo, paper, and other nature-friendly material, this can inspire your neighbors too!

As return gifts, opt for plants, or items made of environment-friendly material.

Have rainwater harvesting setup at your home and contribute your might to mother earth.

Choose solar based equipment and devices for various household purposes.

Check whether you can reuse or recycle your trash items before you dump them.

Buy rechargeable items.

Donate your e-waste to corresponding agencies and don’t throw them in the trash.

Such ideas can be endless, but remember that it is your little effort that adds a greater benefit to the future generations.