When it comes to the environment, many of us are more aware of the impact our lifestyles have had on the planet in the past and that there are changes that we can make in our homes that will make a difference.

But, if you are new to this, or just want to start out with some small changes, then what can you do? I wanted to share with you some of the eco-friendly hacks that are easy to implement and can help you have a positive impact.

Use houseplants in your home

One of the first things that you can do is add houseplants to your home. It may sound simple, but not only does it give you that feeling of making greener choices, but houseplants can actually help to improve the air quality within your home. A small little hack to help change your thinking.

Make your own cleaning products

Cleaning products are one of the big issues that many households face when it comes to impacting the environment. So you might want to think about some of the changes you can make. You can buy eco-friendly products but one of the best ways to be more environmentally friendly is to make your own. You can create DIY cleaning products that are very effective and use more natural ingredients.

Change the way you cook

Using less energy is key to being more eco-minded in your home, and changing the way that you cook can have an impact. Using some appliances like a slow cooker or a pressure cooker can use less energy than a stove or an oven. You also might want to consider growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

Start composting

Composting is a great way to be more eco-friendly in your home. It gives you a place recycle elements like food scraps properly and it also comes in handy if you do decide to grow your own food in your garden.

Collect rainwater

Collecting rainwater can be a great way to be more eco-friendly. You use less water for things like watering your plants in the garden, and it is a great way to reuse something that would usually be wasted.

Reusable food storage

Food storage is one of those things that can be easily swapped. You can use containers for leftovers or other reusable options instead of things like plastic wrap or plastic bags.

Reusable carrier bags when shopping

When shopping a great little hack is to have reusable shopping bags with you. These are something you can reuse time and time again, but often the plastic bags you can buy if you forget to bring them, end up in a landfill and are not recyclable.

Cold water washes

Many of us have started to switch the temperature down in our washing machines, but what about taking it one step further? Eco options on your machines or switching to a 20-degree cold water wash will still clean your clothes perfectly but uses less energy.