Environmentally friendly ways to upgrade your home and save money
Water bills, electricity prices, and everyday essentials feel like they are getting costlier by the day with no end in sight.
If you're feeling the financial pinch at the moment, there are still ways to upgrade your home, save money and do your bit for the environment.
We've rounded up handy environmentally-friendly home essentials that will save you big.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
BroadLink Smart Bulbs, four pack
Having a smart lighting system in your home will help you avoid leaving the lights on when they're not needed. Controlled through the BroadLink BLE app, these four BroadLink smart bulbs are under your command with 16 million colours to choose from. You can also fine-tune the warmness and coolness as well as the dimness and brightness emitted from the bulbs.
Zenify Earth Reusable Produce Mesh Bag, five pack
While most of the major supermarket chains are selling reusable bags, it's not long before your cupboards are overwhelmed with your collection. These five reusable mesh bags are great for your next shopping trip, measuring 30cm x 25cm.
SwisseLite Double Door Draft Stopper
Studies have shown that homes waste energy when warm or cool air from their heaters or air conditioners escapes through windows and door cracks. To avoid overusing power, this double door draft stopper is a great option.
This stopper comes in grey, but is also available in multiple colours to match your home aesthetic including turquoise, tartan and black.
iDOO Hydroponics Growing System
Many people don't have the space to start their own garden or veggie patch. That's where the iDOO Hydroponics Growing System comes in.
Designed to circulate water and simulate sunlight around your plants, this is a great alternative to outdoor gardening when living in a small space. Grow a range of fruits, flowers, herbs, and vegetables with different settings based on your plant's growing needs. While the upfront cost might be a bit pricey, it can save you a lot in the long run and can be healthier for you too.
Right now, the 12-pod iDOO Hydroponics Growing System is currently on sale for $149.98 on Amazon, with an additional $40 coupon available at checkout.
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JESLED Solar Powered Outdoor Lights
Using solar power as an energy alternative will give you the much needed power while saving you money. JESLED has a range of outdoor solar powered lights to make your backyard brighter.
Chef'n EcoCrock Compost Bin, 2.8L
Instead of scraping your fruit and veg scraps in your standard kitchen bin, you can gather it all together in the very cute Chef'n EcoCrock Compost Bin right by your kitchen bench.
Zenify Earth Vegan Food Wraps, three pack
To avoid constantly buying and using plastic wrap, these vegan food wraps will do the same job, are more sustainable, and frankly, just look better!
They stick together through the warmth of your hands as you wrap them around your food. This pack comes with three wraps in different sizes: the large measuring 34cm x 34cm, the medium measuring 35cm x 30cm and the small measuring 17cm x 17cm.
Sensibo Air Smart Air Conditioner Controller
Have complete control of your air conditioner and its energy consumption using the Sensibo Air Smart Air Conditioner Controller. Able to connect with any remote-controlled air conditioner, you'll be able to plan your usage using a seven-day schedule on the Sensibo app. It also comes with a geofencing feature that you can control and turn on when people enter the space and turn off when the space is empty.
Energizer Maxi Battery Charger
This Energizer Maxi Battery Charger can last up to 1,000 charges and can charge two to four batteries at a time. To get you started, this pack comes with four rechargeable AA batteries.
Joseph Joseph Recycled 20L Eco Bin Liners, 20 pack
Made from at least 70 per cent recycled plastic, these Joseph Joseph bin liners have a drawstring for easy closing and carrying and are available in sizes ranging from 4L to 50L.
Zenify Earth Bamboo Toothbrush
These toothbrushes for both the grown-ups and the little ones are made from sustainable and biodegradable moso bamboo and are water resistant. Both packs come with four toothbrushes, each with its own beautiful design.
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K Kozyard Garden Composting Tumbler, 160L
For the gardening guru, this compost bin has two chambers for different mixes, is easy to rotate and mix without having to dig your hands in, and has an air ventilation system to help decompose the waste. It's also perfect to keep outside and in your garden and backyard thanks to its anti-rust coating.
ValueHall 132 Gallon Reusable Garden Waste Bags, three pack
Speaking of gardening, it can be quite a messy job to maintain. To keep your garden clean and organised, 500 litre gardening bags will do the trick. They are made from an environmentally friendly PP woven fabric that is both water and tear-resistant and have double-stitched handles to carry large amounts of garden waste.
They're not only great for collecting waste like leaves, wilted plants or sticks but can also be used for indoor storage.
Zenify Reusable Metal Straws Kit
Metal straws have taken over as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic straws in many restaurants and pubs around the country. Add them to your home with this Zenify metal straw kit with four straight straws and four angled straws as well as a carry case, cleaning brushes, and drawstring bag.
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