If you’ve been browsing companies like All Seasons Energy or noticing that everyone is suddenly becoming a part-time eco warrior, he might be wondering how you go green in 2026 and start the year right. You don’t have to sell your car or knit your own clothes out of hemp or live entirely off homegrown kale to do it either.
Going green in your small business or at home doesn’t need to be extreme. With a few easy tweaks, you can reduce your footprint and save money. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can do it without having to give up the things you love…
1. Start by learning how to be energy smart.
You don’t need solar panels or wind turbines strapped to your roof to make a difference. Even though it’s great if you do decide to do that! Sometimes it’s the tiny habits that add up, like not leaving the lights on when you leave a room or switching appliances off at the plug rather than on standby. You’ll save energy and money, which is basically a win for you and the planet.
2. Choose greener technology, but only when you need it.
Don’t toss your perfectly fine kettle just because you saw an eco-friendly one in a pastel colour, but when it is time to upgrade your appliances, choose your energy-efficient models that make a difference. Look for A-rated appliances, low water use, dishwashers, induction hobs and smart thermostats. When lightbulbs break, you could take the opportunity to switch to LED bulbs, which are so low in energy.
3. Eat greener without giving up the delicious things.
Going green doesn’t mean surviving on seeds and sadness. Even simple changes help. Buying local produce, meat-free meals once or twice a week and reducing food waste can help. When there’s less waste, there’s less guilt and more money saved. The best part is that you can also freeze the leftovers, which is really going to help you stay organised.
You could also grow your own fruit and veg. You don’t need an allotment to do this – just some containers on a patio, a hanging basket of strawberries or a window box with herbs means you’re eating produce with practically zero food miles.
4. Ditch the plastic when you can.
When you’re shopping at supermarkets and you’re going to the produce sections, don’t use plastic pots. Plastic is everywhere and getting rid of it entirely is about as easy as keeping white clothes clean. But replacing what you can makes a difference. Use reusable water bottles, tote bags for shopping and glass storage containers for the house. It feels good, looks good and you suddenly seem like the eco-friendly adult you once pretended to be.
5. Make your home a nature machine.
Small changes at home can transform your space. Let natural sunlight do more of the work by ditching the heavy curtains and opening the blinds to let daylight in, and minimise your use of energy for lighting. And start recycling and composting like a pro by saving your food waste to compost and spread on your veg patch. You’ll create a home that’s both eco-conscious and blissfully cheaper to run. And it’s all those small tweaks that are doing it.
The aesthetic for 2026 is going green. It’s the tiny choices that add up because it doesn’t require you to be perfect, just intentional with what you’re doing. The sprinkle of sass here and there is all you need to make 2026 your most planet-friendly year yet. Let me know your plans for being more eco-friendly in the comments below.
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