The best way to lower your ecological footprint in The Sims 4 is to go into Build Mode and install solar panels, wind turbines, power generators, water generators, power cells, and dew collectors on your lot.
Build your Sim’s house using eco-friendly materials. Many Build Mode objects will display eco-footprint information.
Equally important, make sure to recycle old household items instead of selling them. Sort the recyclable items from your trash and use them to make Bits and Pieces using the Fabricator.
Upgrading your household items using Eco-Upgrade Parts will lower your eco-footprint.
Household appliances such as stoves, ovens, and fridges eat up a lot of electricity. Upgrade them as soon as possible. Use Eco Upgrade Parts to make them eco-friendly.
Planting trees, flowers, and other plants can help tremendously. Adding lots of green spaces will help you improve your eco-footprint much faster.
The idea is to create as little pollution as you possibly can. Do that and you’ll significantly lower your eco-footprint in a couple of weeks.
Choose eco-friendly lot traits
Choosing an eco-friendly lot trait will help you lower your footprint much faster.
The following lot traits will improve your Sim’s eco-footprint:
- Geothermal: Use geothermal energy to generate power
- Natural Well: Bring natural spring water to your taps
- Off the Grid: There’s no power on your lot
How do I make my apartment eco-friendly in The Sims 4?
To make your apartment green in The Sims 4, you need to use eco-friendly walls, floors, furniture, rugs, lighting, and plumbing. Use everything from Eco Lifestyle.
Additionally, upgrade your household appliances, and bathroom items using Eco-Upgrade Parts.
Refrain from upgrading to anything that uses fuel.
If you want to make the entire building gree, you need to fully upgrade all the apartments.
Why should I lower my eco-footprint in The Sims 4?
A low eco-footprint contributes to a low pollution level. Sims living in a green neighborhood will gain the Clean Air moodlet.
Sims love living in a neighborhood where they can breathe fresh air.
If the air is really polluted in your neighborhood, make cleaning it a priority. Nobody likes breathing in polluted air.
Additionally, your bills will be much lower in an eco-friendly house. Bills are notoriously high in The Sims 4. Going green is an excellent way to lower them.
⇒ Fun Fact:
Auroras will often appear in the sky at night once you’ve managed to lower your neighborhood’s pollution level.
Happy Simming!