Small changes you can make to live a more sustainable lifestyle
Tips, Hacks, Ideas
I'm sure most people can agree that nature has been the best antidote for lockdown the blues.
How lucky we are to live amongst such beauty!
We're always evaluating the processes in our household and business when it comes to sustainability. We're first to admit we're a work-in-progress. This week we wanted to ask for your best baby-step tips for small changes you can make in your day-to-day life to tread lighter on our lovely earth.
Small changes you can make to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
Switch off standby appliances
Substitute single-use plastic for reusable alternatives
Turn down your heating / cooling
Go paperless, request bills and receipts via email
Electric car
Hang out your clothing instead of using a dryer
Renewable energy, solar power / renewable electricity companies
Beeswax wraps instead of cling wrap
Compost
Grow your own produce
Reuse glass jars & bottles
Donate unwanted items / buy secondhand
Use grey water for toilets & garden
Drive less, cycle / walk / public transport
Use eco-friendly cleaning products
Think twice before shopping, ask yourself - do I really need this?
Shop for energy efficient appliances
House insulation & insulated windows
Meal plan to avoid wastage
Energy-saving lightbulbs
Reduce your meat consumption
Use your vote to back representatives with good sustainability policies
Put on an extra layer of clothing instead of turning on the heater
Purchase toilet paper with plastic free packaging
Time your showers & save water
Take the stairs
Invest in better quality items that last longer
Use reusable cotton pads for removing your makeup
Always use double-sided printing where needed
Source second-hand toys or join a toy library
Use cloths instead of paper towels
Use a dishwasher instead of hand washing
Buy bigger bottles less often, as opposed to smaller bottles more often (bathroom / kitchen)
Use reusable pads or menstrual cups
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Respect, Replenish
Around the Home
HEY! WE’RE AL + IMO
We’re a husband and wife duo, building our dream life one DIY project at a time. We are proudly self-taught, furniture-makers, business owners, designers and stylists.
DIY RUNS IN OUR DNA
We firmly believe what you learn should be shared which is why we created our Journal. A place where you can learn new skills and be inspired by other creatives.
Top Categories
ON THE JOURNAL
In the heart of our home lies a space where functionality seamlessly intertwines with style – our compact European laundry. Today, we're excited to share the design details and thoughtful choices we made to create this space.
For our family bathroom we wanted to create a functional, practical and beautiful space that felt like a dayspa. Click through to read how we created this space from start to finish.
Discover why we chose Champion Blinds for our new home in Torquay. From their local showroom to personalised service, learn how they transformed our space with high-quality blinds and curtains, offering convenience and expertise every step of the way.
The inspiration for our master bedroom and ensuite came from chasing the feeling we get when we stay in really beautiful places. Whenever we’re planning a trip I love to research and find unique accommodation, places that inspire creativity and ignites ideas between myself and Al. So when it came to designing our own master bedroom and ensuite that’s where we pulled inspiration from.
Step into Daisy's sweet nursery, where every piece of furniture tells a story, weaving a legacy of love from Goldie's past to Daisy's present. Join us as we pass our heirloom nursery furniture down from one sister to the next, crafted lovingly by mum and dad. A playful and peaceful room perfect for our Daisy girl.
Elevate your bedroom with our passion for design, sustainability, and the beauty of custom creations. Dive into the world of AL + IMO and transform your sleeping space into a sanctuary of style and craftsmanship.
Discover the fun journey of Goldie transitioning from her cot to a custom big girl bed in our latest blog post. Dive into a world of colour, DIY, and personalised touches as we share our creative process in designing and styling Goldie's playful toddler bedroom – where good design meets the sweetest moments of growing up.
Welcome to the Pandaemonium Paper. A humble newspaper bringing you the stories, experiences and insights of the innovators, creatives and business builders living outside the traditional metropolitan mould. Subscribe to have each issue delivered to your door every quarter.
In this post, we share some tips for when it comes to making design selections for your new home or renovation.
In this post we share how to install TouchWood timber panelling and some tips that Al has picked up along the way. They come in sheets 1200w and in lengths up to 3.6m which means you can cover a larger surface area quicker and more sustainably than using solid hardwood.