Your Villa Magazine - Riverside - August-October 2023

D E S I G N + B U I L D How to make your home more environmentally friendly Most recent data shows that in the past five years, 85% of people have shifted their behavior to be more eco-conscious and have started thinking sustainably when making purchases*. For many, the home is a natural place to start incorporating environmentally friendly products and practices. Drinking water from your home tap is a great way to help the environment. Every year, overuse of single-use plastic bottles contributes to pollution, yet many people prefer the taste and quality of bottled water over the tap water in their home. By installing a water treatment solution, homeowners can get cleaner, filtered water directly from the tap and reduce their use of single-serve bottled water. Going beyond your water, here are additional tips for creating a more environmentally friendly home: Choose green décor. Using composite materials made from recycled content or natural materials that are sustainably sourced for décor, cabinets, fixtures and countertops is a great way to get the latest trends in home décor without negatively impacting the environment. Opt for energy-e cient appliances. When purchasing new appliances, opt for those with high energy-efficiency ratings. Energy-efficient appliances are designed to accomplish the same tasks with less power, which reduces the need for additional power plants and decreases the extraction of natural resources such as coal, natural gas and oil. Use smart technology to conserve energy. Today, smart home technology is available to help homeowners control and track their energy usage, resulting in improved conservation as well as lower utility bills on the home front. Smart thermostats and lighting, as well as home automation systems, allow you to optimize heating and cooling or create energy-saving routines and schedules whether you’re home or away. Recycle. Recycling is one of the most simple and well-known ways to go green at home as it conserves resources, reduces landfill waste and minimizes the environmental impact of manufacturing new products. Set up a recycling system in your home to separate recyclable materials from general waste. *According to an October 2021 Global Sustainability survey conducted by Simon-Kucher & Partners. BrandPointContent.com edited by YourVilla Sta 42 | Your Villa Magazine Are you interested in a high paying sales position? • Our top sales representatives earn approximately $50-100k per year. • Work from home (remotely). • Intensive sales training to become the best sales representative in your Southern California region. We are hiring! Looking for Sales Representatives Contact: dion@sourcereferral.com yourvillamagazine.com