Green design ideas, green living, green homes and many more green related trends emerged over the last decade to stay in our conscience as a responsible way to life. But how many really question the viability of these trends? For example, outfitting your home with the latest most advanced and greenest kitchen appliances before the useful time span of your old ones has run out only adds to the pile in the landfill. What's more it's an expensive habit to replace home appliances or accessories every time a new trend emerges.

Instead of diving with your head first in order to make your home as green as possible you can adopt a less stressful and I think less wasteful approach. Begin reducing your carbon footprint and reduce the amount of waste you produce with simple but meaningful touches. It's a far more effective recipe for success than increasing the heap in the landfill and drowning in debt.

Buy Only When You Need

Marketeers and large companies just love impulsive buyers! But this is the most dangerous and irresponsible type ever to be born on the planet. Buying just only for gratification or driven by impulses makes you end with stuff you don't need and eventually would never use. What's more going green isn't about having only new stuff. It's about consuming less!

Second-hand and Thrift Stores

Scour second-hand shops for great bargains. You'll be surprised what treasures you can find there. Many people like to throw away almost new stuff. Besides, become a contributor yourself!

Plants

What is the best way to go green that having plants? Instead of wasting money on air purifiers and other useless stuff, fill your home with the real deal – plants. They are the perfect tool for filtering and cleaning air! Besides, plants have a calming effect.

Light Bulbs

CFL bulbs are a true saver compared to the energy guzzling incandescent light bulbs. They are energy-efficient solution that provides more light for less energy and will help you save money in the long run. What's more their light is much better that that of incandescent bulbs.

DIY Cleaning

Learn how to make your own cleaning solutions. You can virtually replace all harmful in-store sold cleaners with household products like salt, vinegar and baking soda. There is a plenty of resources on the Internet how to do that. Besides, it's an issue which you can test first-hand and notice the effect almost immediately. When you have to use professional carpet cleaning service for example, make sure that the company uses non-toxic, Eco-friendly cleaning agents.

Remember That Less is More

If you want to be truly green you don't have to paint your hair green or put stickers everywhere. Responsible behavior, well calculated purchases and devotion are the things that will really make the difference!