GATEWAY WEST & METRO EAST IL Blog

Earth Day and Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in St. Louis

Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect on our habits as consumers and how they affect the environment around us. But what about our habits as homeowners? When it comes down to it, residential and commercial buildings account for nearly 39% of the carbon emissionsin the U.S. So is there anything you can do as a homeowner to help reduce carbon emissions? Yes! In fact, it’s as easy as insulating your home.

Increase Energy Efficiency with Insulation

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, home insulation is the number one way to increase energy efficiency, resulting in decreased carbon emissions. With our insulation, you’ll be able achieve maximum energy efficiency. For maximum energy efficiency, it’s crucial to insulate your whole home instead of focusing on one area like your attic or crawl space.

Reduce your carbon footprint

If homes across the world were properly insulated, it would take just 10 years to see a reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere totaling more than 293.5 billion pounds. And since Koala Insualtion's profucts are highly energy-efficient, you can receive huge energy savings while creating less carbon emissions from your home!

Achieving energy efficiency for your home might seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be! So do your family, your home and the environment a favor and schedule your FREE in-home evaluation with Koala Insulation of Gateway West today!