We all have a little bit of “I want to save the world” in us, and sometimes this translates to pulling people out of car wrecks. Most of the time, though, it means that we do what we can to do better for the world around us. We may not be pulling people out of car accident situations, but we are avoiding using our cars in favour of our feet. We are taking the stairs instead of wasting electricity in the elevator. We are composting our potato peelings instead of throwing them out - you get the picture. At home, you can take steps to make it as eco-friendly as possible. For example, did you know that aluminium foil food containers can be recycled? Your next Chinese takeaway is going to be much better when you know you can recycle after. You don't need to start using one square of toilet paper per time you head to the bathroom, but you could curb how much you use. There are many little steps to creating a home that is eco-friendly, and we’ve got some of them below to get you started.

Be Smart With The Dishwasher

If you are lucky enough to have a dishwasher, you need to keep it working well. Don’t run a dry cycle in your dishwasher if you want to be more eco-friendly, as the fact you can open the dishwasher door will let in enough air to dry it out. You can save up to half the energy if you eliminate the drying cycle!

Swap Your Lightbulbs

For efficiency, swapping your light bulbs to LED bulbs is going to make a big difference. You want to brighten your home without having to spend the energy to do it. So, think about swapping your lightbulbs in every lamp and ceiling light in the house so that you can enjoy the right lighting for your home.

Say No To Junk Mail

You don't need to accept junk mail in your home. You can opt out and save paper, making your house a paper-free zone as much as possible. You can reduce your own personal paper use by uploading what you need to your computer or tablet.

No More Hot Washes

Did you know that a wash of your clothes at 30 is just as efficient as a wash at 40 or 60. It won’t be a hot wash, but a hot wash is going to be less friendly to the environment. You can get out stubborn stains with good old sunshine! By hanging a white item of clothing with orange stains in the light of the sun - it doesn't have to be summer - you can get rid of the stains naturally without heavy duty washes being run.

Start Your Own Veggie Garden

You can grow your own food and be as eco-chic as possible. You can save on so much: packaging, carbon emissions, the commute for you and the food - it’s all good news! You can source your food from your backyard and you’ll never run out of reliable, tasty veggies that you actually enjoy eating. This is the ultimate way to be more eco-friendly in the home.