LET US MAKE OUR HOMES MORE SUSTAINABLE& ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY!
Worldwide, the time has come for us to realise that we have, as a civilization done a grave mistake. By burning a hole in the plate, we eat, we have, blinded by the pursuit of growth, reduced our chances of sustainable existence. However, there is no mistake too big, if realised at the right time. If environmental deterioration is a problem we have created, its reversal too, is a responsibility we must own up to. The path forwards are to create sustainable solutions and make our homes more liveable. Here are a few things we all could do to start with.
An extra star goes far
BEE, EER and ISEER star ratings are all reliable markers to judge the energy efficiency of a particular appliance. It is true that more stars would mean more money from your pocket. But if we look at it as a long-term goal, we leave our environment less ill, our air cleaner and our waters bluer. When we add days to the earth, we also add days to our lives.
LED must LEAD the way
Community and comfort are best enjoyed when there is an assurance of security for us and our loved ones. Our conventional lights consume more watts and drain down the few non renewables we use as energy sources faster. We leave a world less abundant and secure for our future generations. There is hence a need for us to choose energy saving lights. LED lights provide equal or even better illumination without escalating the pinches you would feel on your wallet.
Solar star from afar
A boutique home has easily accessible amenities, impeccable interior designing and a personality of its own. We think that being environmentally conscious is a characteristic you must definitely add to your abode’s persona. You could use solar powered devices, solar lights, solar cookers and maybe move a stretch further and install solar plates on your roof. It’s fun to let the sun run your home. Imagine not paying hefty electric bills. Blissful, right?
Let not water flow
Turn taps off when not in use is a simple yet highly challenging habit for most of us. Use auto off taps and faucets or employ bathroom fittings that have narrower water columns. Maybe you’ll take time to acquire the habit of saving water but your taps can accommodate some water saving mechanisms right now.
Natural ventilation to stop heat accumulation
Whether you live in the centre of the city or the outskirts, if you have your den facing the sun during the wrong part of the day, it’s probably turning into a greenhouse. The itch to fit ACs in every nook and corner of your home is huge and quite understandable during these times. However, try exploring healthier ways of cooling your house down that do not involve pumping out CFCs and Freons into the air. It could be oxide wall coatings, plant fibre-based curtains, mud coatings or just cold-water sprays. There are hundreds of indigenous cooling methods on the internet and maybe it’s time for you to start digging.
SARVESHAA SB
Managing Director
BHADRA Group
www.BhadraGroup.com
