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Composting food scraps at home is a small step you can take to reduce food waste. Photo by Lenka Dzurendova.
It’s becoming increasingly crucial for homeowners to do their part in fighting climate change. However, most people struggle to make a meaningful change because they simply don’t know where to begin.
You may be wondering how you can be more environmentally friendly at home. While a lot of factors are out of our control, simple changes at home can decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce your carbon footprint. Redfin asked us, along with other experts from Tampa, FL to Sacramento, CA, to share how people like you can be more environmentally friendly at home. Here’s what we had to say:
Reduce your food waste
One of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint and become more environmentally friendly at home is to find small ways to reduce your food waste. Unfortunately, food waste that ends up in the landfill decomposes anaerobically and releases methane, an incredibly potent greenhouse gas. You can start composting at home, or if that’s not an option, find a friend, neighbor, or organization that will compost for you.
