What Do You Need To Make An Eco-Friendly Bedroom?
The impacts of Global Warming on the planet are disturbingly increasing. More people are becoming aware of this and acting accordingly in order to reduce the effects their individual actions have on the environment.
There are many ways we, as individuals, can live a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle and it is not as difficult or expensive as you may think. Living this way, will minimize your general consumption as well as reduce your carbon footprint, thus protecting the wellbeing of the planet. A great way to get started is to make your bedroom more eco-friendly – Doing this is great for the environment but also for your own physical and emotional wellbeing. In this article, we will discuss what you need to make an eco-friendly bedroom.
Decluttering, Reupholstering, and Recycling
When it comes to the health of our planet and reducing your carbon footprint, it goes without saying that you should live a minimalist lifestyle and only purchase items that you absolutely need in your home, particularly your bedroom. If you are now wanting to implement a more sustainable lifestyle, and already have many items that you have decided you do not necessarily need, declutter your space by recycling the items or reupholstering them. This applies to any items, including clothes and furniture. It will most likely be a long and possibly overwhelming task but it will be a massive step towards achieving an eco-friendly bedroom.
Eco-Friendly Furniture
If you are still searching for the best furniture to buy for your bedroom, you should invest in used or upcycled items or ones that have been made with sustainable materials such as rattan, bamboo, and seagrasses. Regardless of which one you select, utilizing environmentally friendly furniture is everlasting and ultimately reduces your carbon footprint. Additionally, as mentioned above, one of the best ways to remain eco-friendly is to reduce your consumption by only buying what you need. This will help the environment as well as help your house stay organized and decluttered, which is also essential for your mental health.
Mattress
Not many people think about their mattress as being detrimental to the health of the planet. However, the majority of mattresses are created with flame retardants, which studies have suggested have potentially serious negative impacts on people’s health, as well as PVC, which are forms of plastic. As the majority of individuals know, plastic is not eco-friendly, therefore when you are investing in a new mattress, make sure that it is made out of materials such as wool, bamboo, cotton, and hemp. Nevertheless, having an eco-friendly mattress does not mean that you should not have the comfort required to give you a good night’s sleep. You must ensure to look for any mattress review before making a decision on what type of mattress would be suitable for you. This is particularly important if you have any physical issues that may need additional support whilst you sleep.
A great way to make your bedroom even more eco-friendly is by using bamboo fitted sheets which is made entirely from natural fibres.
Temperature Controls
When we think about overall global warming and sustainable living, the majority of people will instantly think about energy and how to use less of it. When it comes to your eco-friendly bedroom, there are a few ways it can be more energy-efficient. This may be a difficult decision to make, depending on where you live, but both air conditioners and central heaters require a great amount of energy and produce high levels of carbon footprint, due to the greenhouse gases they cause.
If you are serious about being environmentally friendly, you can implement ‘greener’ strategies to control the temperature in your bedroom. In warmer seasons, you can utilize shades to cover your bedroom windows so that the amount of light that comes in is reduced. On the other hand, during the colder periods, you can get rid of the shades, which enable sunlight to come in and act as a natural source of heating. This will help both the environment as well as you financially in due course.
Decorate With Plants
We have mentioned before that a minimalistic décor is the foundation of an eco-friendly bedroom. Although if this is not necessarily your personal preference and style, you may wish to decorate your room. A great way to achieve this, whilst thinking green, is to use different plants as part of your minimalistic interior decoration. Plants actually clean the air by eliminating pollutants, which helps the environment and they make any space look great! Although be aware that plants release carbon dioxide at night, therefore it is not recommended that you keep them overnight in your bedroom whilst you sleep, as this can have some harmful effects on your health. Thinking about our environment is essential for the wellbeing of our planet as well as that of every living being on the planet. If you wish to start being more sustainable, start by changing your bedroom with a few of the tips discussed above.
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