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With sustainable practices top of mind and a re-
vived shift toward conscious consumption, Americans ev- erywhere are seeking ways to lead a more sustainable, eco- friendly lifestyle.
Bosch home appliances de- fines this as the commitment to empowering consumers with more environmentally friendly and ecologically re- sponsible products. Check out the following key features and practices that make sus- tainable living easy.
REDUCE ENERGY USAGE
By using less energy, you can reduce your carbon foot- print and save on your house- hold bills. If you’re purchasing a new refrigerator, laundry pair or dishwasher, look for the Energy Star label.
Also, a simple eco-con- scious practice is letting your leftovers cool post-mealtime before storing them in the re- frigerator.
SHOP SMARTLY
You can reduce your car- bon footprint when you buy locally sourced fruits and
vegetables in season, which don’t need to be transported for long distances.
Another green way to shop is bringing reusable totes to avoid the plastic bags provid- ed at the store. Consider us- ing a cotton or other reusable produce bag as well when picking fruits and vegetables.
LIMIT FOOD WASTE
Focus on appliances that keep your food fresher longer and organize your refrigerator to keep items in view.
Another way to combat food waste is saving leftover ingredients for meals you can prep ahead and stretch across multiple days.
USE ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING PRODUCTS
Make your own all-purpose cleaner with natural ingredi- ents. For example, let orange peels sit in a jar with white vin- egar seven to 10 days, drain the liquid into a spray bottle and you’re left with a great cleaner.
BE WATER WISE
There is a widespread myth that dishwashers use more water than hand-washing. On average, hand-washing uses about 27 gallons per load compared to the dishwasher which uses around three.
Saving water outside the kitchen is just as important; choose a laundry pair with a washer designed to reduce water consumption. A good rule of thumb is “less is more” — avoid adding too much de- tergent to the washer, as the machine will take longer to rinse and will use more water.
This article is courtesy of BrandPoint.
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