How does Carolyn Scott suggest making eco-friendly lifestyle changes at home?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. At home, I focus on eco-friendly changes that are practical, budget-aware, and good for your health.

Some of my favorite suggestions include:

1. Choosing sustainable flooring like reclaimed wood, cork, or bamboo instead of wall-to-wall carpet
2. Improving insulation, windows, and adding forest-friendly shutters to cut energy waste
3. Using renewable energy where possible (solar, geothermal, or even small solar setups)
4. Upgrading to energy-efficient appliances and always turning them fully off, not on standby
5. Reducing water waste with modern low-flush toilets, greywater systems, and rainwater collection
6. Cutting kitchen waste with water filters instead of bottled water, composting, and avoiding overbuying
7. Watching your shopping habits, avoiding unnecessary gadgets, and limiting packaging-heavy online orders

Is there a particular room or habit at home you’d like to make more eco-friendly first?