As we head into the new year, sustainability is at the top of the list in all facets of life, and sustainable living can expand the concept. This primarily involves environmentally friendly building, shopping, furnishing and design. Accordingly, most experts believe that consumers, designers and homeowners can better implement sustainable practices in their personal lives.
Sustainable living benefits the environment
There are a few ways to implement sustainability into shopping habits. People are becoming more conscious of their environmental impact, with minimalism becoming increasingly popular. In addition, the conscious purchase of a few consumer goods could helpReducing the carbon footprintcontribute by reducing emissions. Therefore, when consumers purchase new items, it becomes important to choose recycled resources. In this case, recycled furniture pieces or retro-style decorative elements could be an eco-friendly choice. In addition, vintage is an always current design trend.
This largely involves reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources, minimizing waste and creating healthy, natural environments. For example, eco-friendly paints can be breathable if the manufacturer uses only natural ingredients. Renting furniture is another trend that will enable sustainable living in the coming years. Furniture rental could accordingly curate home aesthetics while reducing by-products from other trends. As a commitment, eco-friendly flooring could also be a potential solution. Materials such as hardwood, tiles, wallpaper, furniture and fabrics are typically not sustainably sourced. Any floor covering that has a low environmental impact during production, use and at the end of its life cycle is therefore considered sustainable.
Renovating apartments and houses can also be more environmentally damaging than new construction, as many products end up in landfills and are not recycled. The items people use to decorate their outdoor spaces could also benefit the environment. In this regard, garden furniture and decking made from recycled plastic could become more popular in future garden design due to their durability and sustainability.
