If you are also wondering how tidying up can have an impact on the environment, then you are in the right place!
Emotional ties, comfort, reassurance… it is common for people to accumulate a multitude of objects to the point of forgetting their existence and potential usefulness in everyday life. So sometimes it is easier to buy new ones than to search for or recycle things we already own and which could still serve the same function.
However, adopting eco-friendly behaviour always starts with a major tidying up of the house (as well as the mind). The goal is to go back to basics and reorganise your home in a responsible way.
If you’re ready, here are 5 ideas you can adopt to tidy up your home in an eco-friendly way.

1. Re-purpose
Large amounts of rubbish are thrown away every year. By re-using items that have run their course, you have the chance to reduce waste while saving money!
Who doesn’t have shoeboxes hiding in a corner?
The next time you decide to clean up, reuse them as handy containers and avoid unnecessary clutter and additional waste. It’s no coincidence that they’re just the right size to be used as storage for your winter clothes, beauty products or whatever else you want. What’s more, with a bit of DIY decoration, they’ll become ornamental containers and you won’t have to hide them away.
Shoe boxes are just one example of unused objects that can be transformed into something decorative and useful by reusing them, let’s not forget plastic bottles, pallets, corks… There is plenty of room for creativity!
2. Repair
We live in a throwaway society and are used to getting rid of anything that breaks or becomes unusable. However, it’s important to keep in mind that many things that break can be repaired or find alternative uses, such as becoming convenient storage media.
If you happen to break a chest of drawers or a shelf, check if there are any salvageable parts. Drawers can be placed inside large cupboards to add extra shelves for storing laundry or clothes, while shelves can be installed on the desk to create even more space for documents or stationery.
Repairing also has a couple of other advantages that shouldn’t be underestimated: it gives you the opportunity to personalise your interior and is an environmentally friendly solution thanks to the reduction of waste and disposal!
3. Combine
Another eco-friendly way to save space and resources in your home? Combine multiple items!
For example, moving the dish rack into a cupboard above the sink will free up your kitchen worktop and save you time when it comes to cleaning and tidying up after washing up. And if you’re in the mood to revolutionise your kitchen to maximise your space and be even more eco-friendly, you could get rid of the dishwasher and replace it with a cupboard!
4. Hang
Storage isn’t limited to boxes and drawers. Adding hanging storage is space saving and lighter on resources.
Smart storage isn’t just about using organisers or containers, it’s about making the most of the space available, including the walls.
It’s also a way to significantly reduce the use of packaging and boxes that tend to accumulate in rooms like the bathroom or kitchen.
Any ideas? Holders, holders, soap dispensers and wall hooks, with a choice of self-adhesive, suction cup, perforated or glue hooks. They are ideal for removing bottles from the shower rim, hanging towels or work utensils.
In other words, it’s a clever and functional way to optimise space by having everything you need at your fingertips, while taking care of the environment.
Storage isn’t limited to boxes and drawers. Adding hanging storage is space-saving and lighter on resources.
5. Source Responsibly
When buying something, make sure it is sustainable and made from natural materials. If you have the opportunity, prefer furniture made from sustainable and certified types of wood, such as bamboo. How can you recognise a type of wood or recycled material that comes from sustainably managed forests? Check if they display the FSC label, a guarantee that the exploitation of these forests is controlled and designed to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thus reducing the effects on biological diversity and ecosystems.
Not only wood, nowadays there are a number of sustainable materials that are used to make household products, such as cellulose and fabric made from recycled plastic bottles.
The bamboo plant is able to grow very quickly compared to others and the material is very easy to recover and very versatile. Bamboo is an excellent renewable resource, which through the right process becomes a durable and safe material. An excellent alternative to plastic that reduces the impact on the environment!
As for cellulose, it is the main constituent of plants, a material as soft as leather and as smooth as paper, biodegradable, eco-friendly and compostable. Normally used for paper, it is also perfect for processing into practical and aesthetic household items, such as storage baskets, to reduce the amount of industrial materials in the home.
Who said that the bottles you normally throw in the plastic recycling bin will be used to make new plastic for new bottles? In recent years, an innovative, durable, environmentally friendly and high-quality material is becoming increasingly popular: RPET. Because it is made directly from recycled bottle plastic, it offers 50% more benefits for the environment. What’s more, it can also be used for the manufacture of storage elements and home accessories instead of plastics and other polluting artificial compounds without any risk to health. In fact, you’ll add some eco-friendly style to your interior!

Home Storage
With the storage options we have suggested, your daily life will become easier, your home will be tidy and organised and you will know that you have made an eco-friendly choice.
There are many possibilities for sustainable and responsible tidying up, as well as options for adopting a green lifestyle and habits. Start by thinking about which is the most efficient alternative for your home!
If you found this article useful, be sure to check out our other posts on saving space.