Sustainable Living
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Sustainable living – that term often leads to misconceptions – but we want to set that to rest. Living sustainably doesn’t mean you have to live uncomfortably. It means being more conscious of your daily choices. Many people want to do their part to help the environment and reduce their carbon footprint, but don’t know where to start.
Our team at theOLVE has put together simple sustainable tips and choices that you can do at home and that can help make an impact on the environment.
Shop for sustainable furniture:
Outfit your home:
Sharing is Caring:
Grow your own food:
Our team at theOLVE has put together simple sustainable tips and choices that you can do at home and that can help make an impact on the environment.
Shop for sustainable furniture:
- Look for furniture that has FSC certification and/or made in Canada. You can also search furniture pieces that use reclaimed wood or recycled materials. We also love purchasing vintage furniture that has been revived with some Low VOC paint.
Outfit your home:
- Change lighting to LED light bulbs, LED are more energy efficient and last longer than incandescent light bulbs.
- Smart thermostats can help reduce costs as well. The device can be programmed to learn your schedule, preferences and work efficiently when you are either home or away by adjusting the temperatures in your home automatically.
- Get out and enjoy the outdoors, explore local trails and forests. Organize a picnic with family or friends. Fresh air can do wonders for your mood and sleep.
Sharing is Caring:
- Instead of buying new, why not borrow board games, books and magazines from friends. Even with clothing. When your kids outgrow their clothes, give away gently used hand me downs to family or a friend with a younger child.
Grow your own food:
- Growing your own food is a great way to help lower carbon footprint. Food has to travel from where it is made, to the groceries store, to your home (and I am sure we are missing steps in that process). So, try growing your own. Start off by making a small herb garden with the most frequently used garnishes such as; parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint...etc. Plant them in small pots so you can bring them inside and continue growing them during the winter months.
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