5 Sustainable Swaps in the Home for 2025

Are you looking to be more environmentally conscious in 2025? Here are 5 simple, sustainable substitutions to make in your home this year!

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January 22, 2025
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5 Sustainable Swaps in the Home for 2025

INTERESTING ARCHITECTURE TRENDS

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WHY ARE THESE TRENDS COMING BACK AGAIN?

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WHAT TRENDS DO WE EXPECT TO START GROWING IN THE COMING FUTURE?

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WHY IS IMPORTANT TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE ARCHITECTURE TRENDS?

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WHAT IS YOUR NEW FAVORITE ARCHITECTURE TREND?

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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American household wastes 10,000 gallons of water each year, which adds up to a whopping 1 trillion gallons nationwide. Considering statistics like that, it’s easy to imagine why environmental concerns have gained prominence.

For those new to sustainability issues and solutions, determining how to start making eco-friendly lifestyle changes can be a daunting task. However, making environmentally mindful swaps at home is much simpler than you might think. If your New Year resolves to be more green, here are 5 sustainable substitutions to make in 2025!

A Guide to a More Eco-Friendly Home

Creating a more sustainable household means implementing strategic swaps in every part of your home, from the kitchen to the bathroom to the backyard. Follow the tips below to make every corner of your house greener!

  1. Say Goodbye to Single-Use Kitchen Supplies

In the kitchen alone, there are dozens of products we use only once and then throw away daily. Luckily, many of these supplies have more sustainable replacements that don’t sacrifice function or convenience. Instead of using paper towels to dry your hands and clean up spills, select a reusable option like washable cotton dish towels or biodegradable Swedish dishcloths. 

Additionally, invest in long-lasting food storage containers made from glass, stainless steel, ceramic, or silicone to replace disposable plastic bags. Similarly, trade single-use coffee cups and plastic water bottles for a refillable (and insulated!) alternative, and buy reusable bags to transport your groceries instead of plastic bags. For any single-use product you find in your kitchen, there’s undoubtedly an eco-friendly substitute you can swap it with!

  1. Opt for All-Natural Cleaning Products

If there’s one place in your home that you don’t want to skimp on when it comes to cleaning, it has to be the bathroom. Hence, using heavy-duty cleaning supplies like bleach is common to disinfect the toilet and bathtub. However, this toxic chemical can have unintended consequences for Mother Nature.

When bleach travels down the drain, it mixes with the wastewater that winds up in water treatment centers. This wastewater eventually gets released back into bodies of water like rivers, oceans, and lakes. While water treatment centers filter and sanitize wastewater before dispersing it into the environment, it’s not possible to remove 100 percent of contaminants, meaning some bleach is making its way into natural water sources. As a result, aquatic wildlife and soil may be adversely affected.

Rather than bleach, choose one of the many sustainable cleaning products on the market to wash your bathroom and other areas of your home. For starters, try an eco-friendly toilet cleaner or a natural tub and tile cleaner! Once you’ve finished using your current supply of cleaning products, gradually swap them for greener cleaning solutions.

  1. Opt for a Drying Rack

According to ENERGY STAR, a program run by the EPA, approximately 80 percent of households in America have a clothes dryer. While dryers are certainly convenient, they’re harmful to the environment, your wallet, and your clothes. Clothes dryers consume a ton of energy, increasing your household’s carbon footprint—and your utility bill—quickly. They’re also harsh on your clothes, reducing the lifespan of your wardrobe with every cycle. Fortunately, there’s a more sustainable way to do your laundry

Air drying your laundry is environmentally friendly, gentle on your clothes, and, best of all, completely free! Dry your clothes indoors with a drying rack, or hang them on a clothesline outside. Air drying your clothes may take longer, but they’ll still be as fresh and wrinkle-free as usual. With the air-drying method, your favorite clothing items will last much longer, saving you the cost—and the heartbreak—of needing to replace them. If you’re not ready to part with your dryer, try reducing your usage by air-drying half your laundry, especially those delicate materials, and only use your dryer for your most used, sturdy materials for quick drying.

  1. Swap Wasteful Appliances With Energy-Efficient Smart Tech 

Appliances like dishwashers, heating and air conditioning systems, and refrigerators are useful and, in many cases, essential. They make our homes more comfortable and save precious time on household chores. Yet, there are also a few downsides to this technology, including energy inefficiency and water waste, both of which can be detrimental to the environment. 

In comparison, smart tech appliances are much more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. To put it in perspective, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reports that ENERGY STAR–certified dishwashers use 30 percent less water and 12 percent less energy than standard models on average. 

For any home appliance, multiple smart tech substitutes will save you tons of water, energy, and money. Buying new appliances can be expensive, but in the long run, smart tech will save you enough on utility bills to cover the cost multiple times. So if any of your household appliances need replacing soon, consider a smart tech upgrade!

  1. Trade Poisonous Pesticides for Organic Options

Gardening is a fantastic way to boost your sustainability. Growing your fruits and veggies limits the amount of plastic-packaged produce you buy at the grocery store. Plus, it can help reduce air pollution and improve soil health. 

However, not all gardening practices are beneficial for the Earth; if you’re not mindful, you may cause more harm than good. For instance, using pesticides can contaminate water sources and hurt local wildlife. Not to mention, pesticides can also impact human health if you don’t wash your produce thoroughly before consumption. Practice sustainable gardening by swapping chemical-filled pesticides with an organic alternative. These products are just as effective for ridding your plants of unwanted pests and diseases, but they don’t contain the toxic ingredients in many traditional pest control solutions.

There’s no better time to prioritize sustainability than in the New Year. When you make eco-friendly lifestyle choices, Mother Nature isn’t the only one who reaps the benefits. In addition to preserving the environment, going green saves you money and makes your home safer. Try out these 5 simple swaps today to create a more sustainable household!

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Other Sources:

5 Reasons to Ditch Your Dryer

Earth-Friendly Gardening: Why It Matters

How Bleach Damages The Environment And Our Health

Impacts of Pesticides on Wildlife

Organic Garden Pest Control