Reducing Waste In Redecorating Your Home for a More Sustainable 2023

Making your way towards green living is a priority for many in 2023 and decorating sustainably is a fantastic way to help you on your journey. Reducing waste is much easier than you think, and there’s plenty of ways to do so. Here are a few to get you started.

Energy-efficient lighting and technology.

There are lots of things you can do when redecorating to reduce your carbon footprint. Starting with lighting, energy-efficient options like LEDs use much far less energy and last longer than traditional bulbs. Also, these are more environmentally friendly as they emit less heat and contain no harmful chemicals. There are lots of additional positives to making this switch, especially the versatility they offer when decorating your space. Smart meters and solar panels are also ways to reduce waste in your home and can work well with your décor when included properly.

Using re-usable, long lasting, and recyclable materials.

This probably the easiest way to reduce waste when redecorating your home. Preferring eco-friendly materials like metal and glass over plastics will be a great investment for your home. They will last far longer and can also be repurposed to create new items if you grow tired of them. This goes for any piece of furniture as the longer it lasts, the more sustainable it is. At Abakus, our sofas are made from quality materials that will last for a very long time. The perfect solution!

Shop for second-hand, vintage and artisan pieces.

Shopping for local, artisan-made pieces is another way to this, as well as vintage and second-hand items. This reduces the need for new products to be made as well as removing the environmental impact of shipping and transportation from distant places. You can find incredible pieces that are unique to your tastes, which allows you to level up your decor while also increasing the sustainability of your home.

Repair rather than replace.

Thanks to many factors, like the convenience of quick online shopping, it is common in modern times for people to replace broken items rather than repair them. This creates a huge amount of completely unnecessary waste. Simply changing the feet of a coffee table or modifying the brackets on a door is a far more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to interior design. Regardless of waste, it is also much more affordable! We are seeing this approach emerge as a trend in recent years, particularly with the increase in enthusiasm around vintage shopping. In our opinion, it’s just common sense!