Are you trying to be a more eco-friendly housewife? There are some things you must have around to make it easier to be eco-friendly at home.
Being a housewife and living a greener life can go hand-in-hand. Homemaking is a great place to make a difference in your environmental impact.
You can line-dry your clothes, start a garden, and can your own food, the options are endless. It’s amazing all the ways you can simply make small changes to your homemaking and make a big difference.
Eco-Friendly Housewife Must-Haves
To start this journey you may want to get some of these items. They are great for helping you be an eco-friendly housewife.
Vintage Apron
Aprons are a must for all homemakers. A vintage apron is a more eco-friendly option.
Reusable Shopping Bags
Shopping is a big part of homemaking and using reusable bags will help you save resources. There are so many cute options now and reusable bags that roll up to fit easily in your purse or car.
Reusable Produce Bags
You’ll also want to consider some reusable produce bags to reduce your use of single-use plastic even more.
Compost Bin
A compost bin is a great addition to help reduce waste. Don’t forget a compost bucket to gather your food waste in and take out to the bin.
Natural Cleaners
Natural cleaners are also important. You can make your own or get a free natural cleaning kit from Grove Collaborative.
Clothesline
A great way to save energy is line drying your clothes so a clothesline is, of course, a must-have.
Reusable Duster Cloth
If you have been using disposable dusting cloths switching to a reusable option or making one can reduce a lot of waste.
Safer Cookware
Use safe cookware. If you are currently using non-stick cookware and bakeware consider switching to safer options like stainless steel and glass.
Books to Read
Want to learn more about going green? Grab a cup of tea for an afternoon break and read one of these great books.
Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World
This book helps you use the power of your money to make a difference in the world.
Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste
If you are interested in a zero waste home this book is a great place to start.
Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too
Plastic waste is a huge problem but this book can help you break the habit. I'm actually featured in this book!
Deanna says
What is the link for those adorable pink bags?
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Suzanne says
This was a good read! Line drying clothes is great! The sun helps to bleach out certain stains too!
Lisa Sharp says
Glad you enjoyed it! Sun bleaching is my favorite!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Aprons help reduce laundry which conserves energy! A definite must have! Any tips for picking a good one?
Lisa Sharp says
So true! Plus they are cute. 🙂