A study conducted by researcher Maria Saxton, responsible for environmental planning and design at the American company Virgina Tech, indicates that people who choose smaller homes emit 45% less carbon into the atmosphere. These homes attract thousands of people due to their practicality and affordability. Speaking of sustainability, the benefits are numerous.
The researcher examined the behavior of 80 residents of such houses. The results were published on the academic article website The Conversation and indicate that living in smaller-scale environments results in greater water conservation, better use of solar energy, greater adherence to recycling and conscious consumption, and also a decline in meat consumption and car ownership.
