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Sustainable Home Upgrades 101

How Can I Renovate My Space Sustainably?

We all love the feeling of accomplishment from making small upgrades around the home. Unfortunately, these changes can come at a cost to the planetbe it in the form of excess waste, buying decor or furniture thats cheaply made and doesnt last, or using non-renewable resources that have a hefty environmental footprint.

Luckily, there are plenty of eco-solutions to the problem. Keep scrolling for our top 5 tips for sustainable home improvements!

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5 Sustainable Home Improvement Tips That Benefit the Planet and Your Wallet

1. Rehome Materials After Big Projects

Home renovations often leave behind lots of wastesuch as torn-out cabinets, old fixtures, and more. Instead of sending these to the landfill try using local Buy Nothing groups, interior salvage companies, or creative reuse centers.

2. Buy Secondhand Before Buying New

Before buying new, look around on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, in Buy Nothing groups, or at local thrift and antique stores. You'll likely find something close to what you're looking for, saving you money and reducing waste.

3. Avoid Fast Furniture

Instead of picking furniture that's mass-produced, cheaply made, bound to break, and will ultimately wind up in landfills, consider choosing options that are secondhand or sustainably made with planet-friendly materials.

4. Skip the Trendy Stuff

When thinking about the upgrades you're making around your home, ensure you're not just hopping on trends you're not even going to like down the road.

5. See What You Can Upcycle

It's tempting to make a new purchase for your home the second you spot one, but upcycling something that already exists over buying new is both beneficial to the planet and your wallet.

Liked this deep dive? Listen to this week's episode of Good Together, where Laura shares eco-upgrades she's made around her own homeand how you can, too!