How the Stars Go Green at Home
HGTV celebs reveal their eco-friendly habits and the products they use in their own homes.
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There are plenty of reasons to go green, but it can be tough to know where to start. Before you embark on major eco-friendly updates, consider these easy ideas from the HGTV stars to make your home a little greener.
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Switching from little plastic baggies to reusable silicone bags for lunches and snacks has been a game-changer. They’re easy to clean — most can just go in the dishwasher.
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We live on a farm and compost everything we can. Family and neighbors bring over their food scraps to compost, too.
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I don’t keep any single-use plastic water bottles in my house — refillable bottles only. They’re also more convenient and cost-effective when I’m traveling, because I can fill one up after I get through airport security instead of buying water.
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We installed motion-sensor light switches so all the lights in our house automatically go out if no one is around. The switches are pretty easy to swap in!
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Simple programmable thermostats are a must in my house. We have different rooms on different zones so we’re not heating empty spaces.
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We try to decorate with more secondhand furniture than new stuff.
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My sons and I have started growing vegetables with hydroponic planters on our patio. So far we’ve harvested tomatoes, kale and green beans. I love how it’s taught them the importance of sustainable food resources and water conservation.
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All of my soaps, detergents and other household cleaners are biodegradable and never tested on animals. Target’s Everspring line gets the job done.
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We do laundry with cold water to save energy. It cleans just as well and is better for the clothes!
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I’ve recently started buying reusable Swedish dishcloths in place of paper towels. They’re so handy!”