Ours to Protect on Sunshine 106.8 – October 16th 2023
On this week’s show we talked to sustainability journalist and founder of GAFF, Jo Linehan.
Here’s some tips for making your home more sustainable:
Get a programmable thermostat
Installing a programable thermostat will help you track the amount of energy your home is using and wasting. You could save 20% on yearly energy costs by using this technology.
Draught-proof your doors
Adding draught excluders to windows and doors to save you about 20% of energy costs. There are many affordable DIY options available to you.
Stop draughty floorboards
Gaps in wooden floorboards can make your home cold and uncomfy and wastes a ton of energy. You can try non-toxic sealants, underlay, or hardboard, which will save you money and energy.
Take advantage of the sun
Make the most of natural daylight by opening the curtains wide, and letting the sunshine in. This saves the energy that you may have used in lighting the space unnecessarily and makes the most of natural solar energy.
Avoid fabric softeners
Some fabrics softeners contain formaldehyde and again this is clever marketing making us think we need to add this to our laundry, we don’t! You can add 125ml of vinegar or baking soda to the rise, to achieve the same thing. Or you can try these all-natural fabric softeners.
Use block soap
This helps to reduce plastic packaging significantly. Block soap will cost you more but lasts close to 6 months, so the savings are pretty obvious.
