Using reusable bags and bottles are two eco-friendly practices apartment dwellers can undertake.
If you are concerned about how you contribute to the health of your local environment and apartment community, there are steps you can take to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle – even when you reside in an apartment. Plenty of green living practices you can embrace won’t cost you much time or money. Many may save you money and make life a little more convenient! If you’re interested in improving your green impact this year, consider how you can implement the following eco-friendly practices for apartment dwellers.
Grow Some Herbs, Veggies, or Flowers
If you’re interested in gardening or have some skills already, you can grow your own herbs, veggies, or flowers for cooking purposes. These plants are easy to grow on a balcony or near a window with plenty of bright sunlight. This can be a fun way to pick up gardening and maintain attractive houseplants while reaping the benefits of homegrown, fresh herbs and veggies for your meals.
Use Reusable Bags and Bottles
Using reusable bags and bottles are eco-friendly practices that reduce plastic waste. You can find various reusable bags in different sizes, made with different materials, and easy to use for nearly any purpose.
Reusable bottles and thermoses help you reduce plastic waste because you don’t have to open up and throw away a new water bottle whenever you want to carry a bottle. You can also find a reusable bottle that suits your preferences perfectly.
Try a New Kind of Paper Towel
Paper towels and plastic bags are both environmentally unfriendly. To get out of the habit of using these towels, consider reusable options. Plenty of reusable towels are on the market now, many of which are more convenient than paper towels and can be washed and reused dozens of times. These reusable towels often come in attractive colors and designs to add extra flair to your kitchen.
Recycle Correctly
Things like metal, paper, and even electronics can have a second life if recycled correctly. This is why you should consider recycling before tossing items in the trash. Your apartment community makes eco-friendly practices like recycling easy, with recycling receptacles around the neighborhood. You can use a small bin or bag in your kitchen to collect recyclables before taking them to the community recycling bin.
Drink Filtered Tap Water Instead of Bottled Water
If you only drink bottled water, you are using a lot of plastic and spending a lot of money on something you’re already paying to come out of your sink! If you drink bottled water because you’re concerned about the safety of your tap water, you can install a water filter onto your sink or use a filtered water pitcher to ensure that your water is as clean as it can be. This way, you can cut back on buying packages of bottled water while still enjoying refreshing and safe water whenever you want.
Wash Clothes with Cold Water
Using cold water when washing your clothes is an easy way to get an energy-efficient wash that is just as effective as a hot water rinse. Cold water washes are also less likely to lead to shrunken clothes, faded colors, and wrinkling.
Let Us Welcome You Home to Your Fabulous New Apartment!
Here at Beechtree Apartments, we pride ourselves on providing you with luxurious living and affordable pricing. So when you choose one of our fabulous new apartments in Calvert County, you can see how modern living meets modern-day conveniences.
It’s easy to find us! Visit us at 200 Jenden Way Suite 101, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. Are you social? Feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! You can also reach us by phone at 443-432-3557!
