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New Angi Earth Day Surveys Show Homeowners & Pros are Going Green
24% of homeowners spent over $5,000 to go green last year92% of homeowners invested in eco-friendly home improvements 63% of home pros have updated their
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[{"type":"text","content":"24% of homeowners spent over $5,000 to go green last year92% of homeowners invested in eco-friendly home improvements 63% of home pros have updated their businesses to be more eco-friendlyDENVER, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly all homeowners (92%) are investing in the environment through home projects and lifestyle changes, according to a new study by Angi. The top reasons are: it's important to the homeowner, to save money in the long run, and to improve the home's resale value. While 68% of homeowners spent up to $5,000 on eco-friendly home improvements this past year, an additional 24% spent over that, with 14% spending over $10,000.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"According to the EPA, housing produced nearly 17% of the nation's total global warming greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 alone, so it's reassuring to see homeowners and home pros taking steps toward saving energy and making our homes more sustainable and eco-friendly,\" says Mischa Fisher, Chief Economist at Angi. \"Going green is a positive trend among homeowners, with most saying that if their neighbors started composting or installed solar panels, they would too.\"\nPopular Projects\nHomeowners are investing in home projects and lifestyle changes to lower their impact on the environment and that of their homes. According to homeowners and pros, the most common eco-friendly home projects of the past year were:\nSealing/caulking windowsImproving insulationInstalling smart thermostatsInstalling low-flow/dual-flow toiletsInstalling Energy Star appliancesHomeowners haven't only improved how eco-friendly their home is, they also made lifestyle changes to decrease their own impact on the environment. Top lifestyle changes from the past year included:\nStarted washing clothes on cold (47%)Replaced regular light bulbs with LED bulbs (42%)Got better at recycling (39%)Switched to eco-friendly cleaners/detergents (31%)Started taking shorter showers (29%)\"Two of the most popular eco-friendly lifestyle changes from the past year help preserve water, which is important given recent droughts and wildfires across the country,\" adds Fisher. \"If you're looking to make more water conservation updates to your home, consider talking to a local landscaper about whether it's time to install a rainwater collection system or in-ground irrigation system, and have them check for any l...