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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
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.
💧 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.
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 cuts heating costs by 10-30%.
✔️ Homeowners with radiant floor heating set their thermostats 6-8 degrees lower, saving even more energy.
✔️ More efficient than traditional heating, reducing fossil fuel use.
It’s not just a luxury—it’s an environmentally friendly upgrade for your home!
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—which cuts 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 & brighter while also being eco-friendly.
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!
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