Tips To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint In The Homeowners Association

If you’re worried about your activities at home increasing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, there is a variety of habits you can adopt.  Fortunately, with the proper tools, the transition to environmental-friendly living can be virtually effortless.  Before using the strategies described here, be sure to check your CC&R’s or the neighborhood website for guidelines and restrictions.

 

Composting is a natural means of enriching soil in your backyard by using items as a fertilizer.  It involves the use of kitchen waste like fruit peels and leftover food coupled with plant matter such as fallen leaves rather than store-bought fertilizers.  If you’re new to this, start off with a medium can and cut a few holes in the lid for ventilation.  Also, pay attention to where you place the compost; you don’t want the odors to seep into your neighbor’s home.

 

You may have heard that plants use carbon dioxide and refresh the surroundings by releasing oxygen.  In case you lack space in your backyard, grow them indoors in small containers.  Try vegetables or herbs such as mint, rosemary, and oregano then use the home-made compost as fertilizer.

 

This type of irrigation utilizes a slow-drip method of hydrating your plants consistently.  Contrary to most other methods, drip irrigation helps conserve water effectively and is usually very cost efficient.  Definitely an option worth considering when compared to other means of watering plants.

 

Another way to reduce your carbon footprint is to have solar panels installed on the roof so energy can be stored from the sun.  That can be used as a source of power in parts of your home or for outdoor lighting, thus minimizing the amount of electricity used.  Don’t just apply these strategies in your home; encourage other homeowners through the neighborhood website to do the same so the community is a healthier place to live.