Managing waste and garbage produced are some of the challenging things people face every day. Having clutter and uncollected junk at home can be very stressful for many, but it doesn’t have to be that way anymore. You can turn your stressful situation into an eco-friendly lifestyle, and we have the simple steps you can follow to make this change.

Changing your habits, even if it’s right for you, will not be easy. But the most challenging step is when you finally decide to take the first step. All you have to do afterward is make little changes every day, and you’ll eventually reach your target of an eco-friendly way of living.

When you’re ready to take action, here are some of the small but significant things you can do:

• Recycle and use less paper. Technology gave you the advantage of using less paper for your school tasks or work. Instead of writing everything on paper, you can now utilize tablets and smartphones to set reminders, send emails, and even read e-books or lessons without the need to print or buy physical books.

The less you rely on paper, the more trees get to stay in the forests. A junk removal business in your area can haul your old letters, bills, and other scrap paper for recycling. Of all the solid waste materials, paper is one of the highest contributors.

• Use a cloth when cleaning. Paper towels are convenient to wipe wet dining tables and kitchen surfaces, but you can only use them once. Instead of adding more garbage to your bins, you can opt for used clothes instead for your cleaning purposes. Rags and cloths are reusable; just wash them.
• Replace your old light bulbs. When your incandescent light bulbs run out, replace them with a more eco-friendly option, a compact fluorescent light (CFL). This bulb lasts longer, is brighter, and consumes less electrical power.
• Replace plastic with canvas bags. When doing grocery shopping, make sure to bring or buy (if you don’t have one yet) canvas bags to carry your items. While stores provide free plastic bags, choose to use your eco-friendy bag instead. Plastic bags fill up landfills, while canvas bags can be reused several times.
• Reduce energy use. The more we rely on the traditional energy sources, the more fossil fuels are burned at electricity plants. Cut your energy consumption dramatically by simply doing things such as unplugging appliances or chargers that are not used, installing timers on air conditioning units, and washing your clothes without using warm water. Other than saving the environment, your electricity costs will dramatically reduce as well.

The changes discussed above may not be simple to follow, but the benefits for your life are worthy enough for you to consider them. Every household’s contribution, no matter how small, is already a big leap toward a greener community. The world will be a better place to live in if every family practices an eco-friendly lifestyle.