Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’

1. Switch to LED Lighting Swapping out your light bulbs is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to save energy. Tip: If your apartment comes with older bulbs, check with your landlord before replacing them—some may reimburse you or be open to a full swap. 2. Use Water-Saving Fixtures You don’t need a […] read more

It’s easy to feel like climate change is an insurmountable hurdle at the individual level — after all, how can one person actually make a difference against huge issues like ocean plastics, rising sea levels, and mass extinctions? read more

We’ve all heard the adage—reduce, reuse, recycle. But how can you recycle if your apartment doesn’t offer a program, and you don’t know your local recycling resources? Never fear—environmentalists are in every city or town, and want nothing more than to help you learn about recycling—or even start a recycling program of your own if necessary. Whether it’s plastic, aluminum, glass, or paper, there will be people and places that can help recycle almost anything. read more