Sustainability is not just a beautiful word. This is a very glorious endeavour. However, it is better to achieve this in reality in very small steps than to remain completely indifferent. Here are some simple ideas for home, how you can live more sustainably today.

Sort the trash

In everyday life, everyone leaves waste. Even when you spend extremely little time at home, you’re probably at least replenishing the trash in it every day. By reducing the amount of waste thrown into the general waste container, you are guaranteed to slow down the growth of a mountain of non-recyclable waste somewhere.

Did you know that it is not necessary to wash packaging to sort? Yes, you may want to do this to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the sorting container that is not emptied daily, but this is not a prerequisite for recycling. We believe that when the sort is simpler, there are more who want to do it. A convenient recycle bin or a complete system can be another step towards less effortful sorting.

 Renew old furniture instead of throwing it away

Understandably, sometimes you want to renovate your home. Replacing furniture is one of the most common interior changes. We encourage you to think twice before buying new furniture. Evaluate the possibility of renovating furniture by repainting it or just changing the furniture fittings. Furniture can take on a new face by replacing legs or handles and improving function by replacing worn-out hinges , lifting mechanisms, drawers.

If you have really decided to give up your furniture - maybe you can give it away or sell it to people who would still use it. We believe that even those who doubt any possibility of adapting old furniture will not leave it near the container, but will take it to a large waste collection site and the furniture will be recycled in the final.

Choose quality and durable goods

Every carelessly chosen item not only spoils the mood, but also pollutes nature - after all, you will have to buy another one instead. The purchase of low-quality items increases the demand for such goods. When there is an expectation in the market for cheap items, manufacturers go through their minds to offer such items and often at the expense of quality.

When improving a home, people looking for sustainability should choose durable materials - such as metal legs or metal handles instead of plastic ones. Don’t become the hero of the proverb “stingy pay twice” and don’t increase the number of items thrown out in the world by reckless purchases. 

Don’t forget sustainability even when going for a settlement in new homes. Are you sure that the object of your choice will be suitable for a foreign house? Leave the hosts the right to decide what items they want to see in their homes.

When planning your home shopping, talk to your loved ones and buy all the things you will enjoy for a long time.

Sort waste, upgrade furniture and buy delightful durable items. These are simple, indisputable, low-resource ideas for a more sustainable life. Aim for a great goal in small steps!