Keep a bin and dispose all you organic wastes such as fruits and vegetables into it to convert them into invaluable fertilizer over time. This is a great substitute for the expensive synthetic fertilizers you purchase for big dollars at the supermarket. Composting can also help you reduce the amount of trash sent for disposal which will ultimately reduce the carbon footprint of your household.

A green home is a living space that is constructed in a sustainable manner using sustainable materials to create a good atmosphere for the residents to live in while minimizing the impact on nature. It will not take long for you to experience the benefits of a green home as it will be reflected on the immediate electricity bill which will be have very little weight on your wallet. This article will inform you on some great ways to change your traditional living space into an ecofriendly and smart one. 

Switch to smart doors and windows
Replace your old windows with advanced windows which are built with the latest technology to increase the energy efficiency if your home. UPVC double glazed windows are custom built to withstand any temperature changes in the external environment to maintain the optimum temperature within your living space. This is done by the inclusion of a gas medium between two glass panes for insulation, so that the workload on your thermostat can be minimized. View more information here http://www.ardglasswindows.com.au/thermal-efficiency. 

Seal all leakages
Leakages that go unnoticed in a household in the attic area or around the window frames can often allow external temperature to seep in. Ventilating your home with glass sliding doors Canberra to fill you house with the natural breeze on a spring day is intentional and perfectly okay. But when the doors are closed at night, they should stay closed and prevent outside temperature from seeping into the house which will I turn make the house colder and you will have to increase the temperature of your space heater or thermostat to stay warm.

Indoor plants
Growing green plants within your living space is a great way to create a beautiful indoor environment. But also, this will help generate abundance of oxygen through the process of photosynthesis while also filtering the air by removing carbon dioxide. Ultimately an all day long freshness will fill the house while also improving your mood and reducing the stresses associated with everyday work.

Keep your refrigerator full
Refrigerators are appliances that must be utilized with a certain degree of care as chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gas which is a byproduct emitted by a refrigerator’s cooling process can cause serious harm to the ozone layer which is a promoting factor of the greenhouse effect. Freezers work best when its space is fully occupied by food and if not, a lot of energy will be wasted on keeping an empty space of air cold. Also try not to leave the refrigerator door open for any longer than needed as this too will result in the loss of large amounts of energy.