Sustainable Living at Home: The Rules Our House Runs On

Seasonal Slow Living by VYNCY · Sep 22, 2026 · 20m

In this episode Liz explores five practical rules for a truly sustainable household:

Buy less – only what fits the life you live.

Choose better – select durable, repairable materials (steel, cast iron, glass, wood, wool, linen).

Repair before you replace – fix items to keep their embodied energy.

Close the loops – audit waste, compost, and use bulk packaging to minimize trash.

Measure the boring things – track energy and water use, seal drafts, and adjust thermostats.

Liz shares real‑world examples from her own home—jar, loaf, boots—and offers a simple challenge: pick one rule, apply it to…