5 eco-friendly home hacks TikTokers use to live more sustainably

Fern McErlaneJan 12, 2024, 23:36 IST

Social media creators have shared their sustainable home tips and tricks.Louise Beaumont/Getty Images

Gen Z is the most sustainable generation yet, choosing eco-friendly options for products at home.
Switching to zero-waste kitchen and bathroom products cuts down on plastic consumption.

Sustainability has become a key factor in Gen Z's shopping habits, from thrifting clothes to buying from brands with green policies.

TikTok users are sharing tips and tricks from their own green lifestyles, including at home: Videos under the #sustainablehome tag currently have over 95.5 million views, while those under #ecohome have over 72.9 million views.

From homemade cleaning sprays to learning home DIYs, take a look at 5 eco-friendly home hacks recommended by home influencers.

Reusable food storage and containers can keep food fresh while reducing plastic waste.

Glass jars can easily be repurposed to store different food items.Alfian Widiantono/Getty Images

Experiment with different ingredients to make homemade cleaning sprays, avoiding chemicals and saving money.

Leftover citrus peels are one ingredient option for homemade cleaning sprays.Manyakotic/Getty Images

Trying out home composting can reduce your food waste, and it's beneficial for your garden or plants too.

Using food scraps for homemade compost saves on waste.Svetikd/Getty Images

When kitchen and bathroom products run out, switching to zero-waste options reduces your plastic consumption.

You can buy zero-waste home products for the kitchen, bathroom and more.Westend61/Getty Images

Learning DIY home repairs is an easy sustainable change, and saves money on replacing items too.

Learning to do home repairs is an easy sustainable change.Angela Auclair/Getty Images

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