Cleaning up is a never-fun job, and cleaning up things in an eco-friendly way is an added responsibility. You may have to clean up the garage, declutter your room, or give a whole new look to your backyard — there are multiple ways you can apply to your cleaning up to make it eco-friendly. So, let’s stick to a few tips to rock it.
Start with a Plan
Before you start with the eco-friendly cleanup, draft a clear plan. Mark the areas that you need to clean and prioritize them. Collect the supplies you need— reusable plastic garbage bags, natural cleaning items, gloves, etc. Having a plan will help you clean up faster and also press ahead with your objective.
Sort and Separate
When you get started on your cleanup, categorize your items for keep, donate, recycle, and throw away. This will help you declutter and cultivate a more sustainable environment. Donatable items can be sent to charity organizations. Cardboards, plastics, etc are considered recyclable. If some stuff does hit the dumpster pile, hire a waste management service that prioritizes sustainability. They can help you minimize waste and dispose of the junk responsibly.
Use Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Source out some safe, eco-friendly cleaning products. There are so many toxic chemicals inside most general cleaning products that aren’t doing you and your best mate any favors. Keep your cleaning game green (and the rest of your house) by using less. You probably already have a bunch of natural stuff in your pad: you can use baking soda, vinegar, and essential oils.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Embrace the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Become conscious of how to reduce waste in your life and home when you’re in the process of becoming more simplified. Before tossing out a jar or container, think about a way you can reuse it. Using things again circles back to saving you money and allowing you to buy less, which will save you loads of money.
Compost Organic Waste
If you can, use the compost when cleaning up your yard or property. Grass clippings, leaves, and food scraps make for a valuable compost to have for your garden. Having compost not only reduces the amount of waste in landfills but also improves the soil, promoting healthy plant life.
Dispose of Hazardous Materials Safely
Certain items cannot be placed in your usual waste removal process. Old batteries, polishes, electronics, etc will prove harmful if left in a landfill. Find local recycling facilities or hazardous waste collection sites and arrange for these items to be properly removed.
Be Mindful of Energy Use
Turn off the lights in case you do not need them, and try to save some time and energy on your way to the final product. Choose the type of lamp that will replace the ones you have already spent money on. Or, when it is possible, choose a tool that supports energy savings. That are the small steps to reducing your carbon footprint that may make you greener.
A Fresh, Green Start
When you go on an eco-friendly cleaning jag, you get more than the old junk out of your life. You pledge to live a green life. Some forethought, sorting, and resourceful applications of household gear will leave a good footprint. Although your reusable produce bag doesn’t weigh much, your little contribution to Mother Earth’s well-being is weighty. So let’s get planning, green clean, and make a fresh start.
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