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With growing consumer concerns about climate change, everyone needs to do their part to address our impact on the environment. One of the best places to start is with your daily routine and changing your home to leave less of a carbon footprint. This does not need to happen all at once and it is best to focus on one aspect of your home at a time. Lighting, for example, is a good place to start.
When considering ways to make your lighting friendlier to the environment, some simple tips like switching to LED lighting will get things rolling. However, there are many ways to make your interior and exterior home lighting more eco-friendly.
Let’s look at some specific tips and advice for making the lighting in your home eco-friendly.
Increase Your Energy Efficiency
One of the simplest things you can do to reduce the carbon footprint of your home lighting is to make it more energy-efficient. LED bulbs are far superior to regular light bulbs when it comes to cutting down on power use. They also last much longer. Not only will you reap the savings on your utility bill, but you will also have to replace them far less frequently.
Open The Windows
Filling your home with natural light is a great option for reducing your environmental impact. Rather than leaving lights on all day, you can take advantage of the completely free, and health-boosting, natural light from the sun. Keep your windows open during the day to reap the most benefit.
You might also consider some simple renovations to install more or larger windows in your main living areas. If planned properly, this will allow you to fill your interior space with more light and at a low price.
Practice Good Habits
Making sure to turn off the lights in rooms of the house when you leave a room is an important habit to learn. Not only will this cut down on your electricity bill, but it will avoid wasting power and will be easier on the environment. The same rule should also apply to other electronic devices in your home, for the best results.
Use Motion-Sensor Lighting Outdoors
Installing motion-sensitive lighting is the best way to cut down on the cost and environmental impact of illuminating your outdoor spaces. Rather than leaving outdoor lights on all night, you can still have powerful illumination outdoors when you actually need it. As a plus, these lights are also ideal for warding off potential thieves who will be startled by the light, and will potentially be able to alert you to their presence.
Motion-sensor lights can also be used indoors though if you choose this option, make sure to set the timer for a longer period to decrease the annoyance that these devices can generate.
Solar Lights
For better outdoor illumination that will operate completely free of charge, you need to consider solar-powered lighting. These, usually smaller, lights are great for illuminating the walkway to your home or areas of your backyard.
Buy Eco-Friendly
Naturally, one of the easiest ways to make a shift towards eco-friendly lighting is simply to purchase new lights that use less power. Many lamps and light fixtures feature eco-friendly labels these days, so make sure to look out for these products when you are making the change. In addition to lighting, you should consider other products that will make your home more eco-friendly.
Save Money And The Environment
Eco-friendly lighting is a great means of saving you money and saving the environment. With less power used by most of the methods outlined here, you will see big savings on your electricity bill. By switching to eco-friendly lighting, you can also be confident that you are doing your part to protect the environment.
