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Decrease your carbon footprint this year with these eco-conscious habits

A green home is a happy home. This year for Earth Day, we’re tackling a big goal: to not only help homeowners feel cozier in their homes but also reduce...

February 24, 2020

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Celebrate Earth Day: Make Your Home Greener & More Eco-Friendly

A green home is a happy home! This Earth Day, we’re tackling a big goal, helping homeowners feel cozier while reducing their environmental impact. Small changes add up to a big difference for both your home and the planet.

Here are a few simple ways you can reduce your ecological footprint while keeping your home comfortable and efficient.

Rethink Your Drinking Habits

Water is essential for staying refreshed and energized, but how you consume it matters.

  • Do you buy plastic water bottles in bulk? Even if you recycle, plastic takes 450 years to break down, contributing to landfill and ocean pollution.
  • Instead, switch to reusable water bottles or a bottle-free water cooler.
  • Reducing plastic waste is one of the easiest ways to lessen your environmental impact.

Stay Warm & Eco-Friendly with In-Floor Heating

Turning down the thermostat is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, but there’s another eco-friendly heating solution to consider: in-floor heating.

  • In-floor heating can cut heating costs by 10–30%.
  • Homeowners with radiant floor heating often set their thermostats 6–8 degrees lower, saving even more energy.
  • It’s more efficient than traditional heating, reducing fossil fuel use.

It’s not just a luxury, it’s an environmentally friendly upgrade for your home!

Water Softeners Help You & The Planet

Did you know that hard water can negatively impact both your home and the environment? Removing minerals like calcium and magnesium with a water softener helps:

  • Reduce the use of fabric softeners, detergents, and soap, cutting down on chemical waste.
  • Improve appliance efficiency, soft water prevents buildup, allowing dishwashers, washing machines, and water heaters to work better with less energy.
  • Make your home cleaner and brighter while also being eco-friendly.

Make Your Home Greener Today!

Ready to reduce your environmental impact while making your home more comfortable and energy-efficient?

At Finken, we offer simple, effective solutions to make your home greener and cozier.

Call us today to start your eco-friendly home transformation!