The Sustainable Home Transform your home into an eco-friendly oasis

The Sustainable Home

Green is a way of living. With more and more sustainable products being developed, many people are turning their search for sustainability inward and focusing on one of the most impactful spaces in our lives: the home. Ready to get started? Here’s a quick room-by-room guide to going green: make a big difference in reducing kitchen waste.

The Living Room

Go vintage! Why buy new furniture and decor when you can reuse an existing piece? Plus, it is very in style right now to mix old with new.

Look for blankets and pillows made with organic materials. They use less water and fewer pesticides during production and, bonus, they’re usually cozier, too!

Install a programmable thermostat to automate your energy usage. (We’re fans of Nest thermostats.) compostdenver to learn more.

Situate your most commonly used furniture near windows to take advantage of natural light.

The Bedroom

Angle your blinds during the day to reflect the sunlight, keeping your bedroom cool and collect toilet paper rolls. down a bit.

reducing the need for overnight A/C.

Add dimmers to your most commonly used lights. This saves on energy and helps create softer lighting in the evenings. And, added bonus: it keeps your room cooler for when you sleep.

Choose a natural, organic mattress. They’re more breathable and help reduce production waste. Holy Lamb Organics, Avocado, and The

The Kitchen

Replace sponges and paper towels with biodegradable dish cloths, cloth napkins, and flour sacks.

Next time you run out of tin foil, plastic wrap, or resealable bags, make the swap to their reusable sisters. Wax food wraps and resealable silicone bags are all over the place these days, and they Tip: Choose a variety of sizes so you always have on hand what you need.

If you can, reduce food waste by composting. Many areas in Denver now offer composting alongside trash and recycling. Head to bit.ly/

The Bathroom

Place a small recycling bin in the bathroom to

Use reusable bottles for cleaners. Fun fact (or not-so-fun): worldwide, people buy 1.5 billion plastic bottles per day. Companies like Blueland are a great place to start knocking that number Green Mattress are all great options.

Here are a few local shops to help up your sustainability game:

For recycled goods:

Revampt is full of handcrafted goods made from reclaimed and recycled materials, from coasters to wall art to beautifully designed wood furniture that's sure to make an impact on your home.

Revampt 2601 E 3rd Avenue revamptgoods.com

For all-natural products:

Eco Mountain Modern Living in Park Meadows has everything from bedding to reusable lunch bags and recycled dishes. They stock products that are all-natural, non-toxic, and essential.

Eco Mountain Living 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive ecomtn.com

For the best vintage finds:

The Rare Finds Warehouse is an incredible vintage and antique store where you’re guaranteed to find classic pieces that are ready for a new life.

Rare Finds 6500 E Stapleton Drive rare-finds.com