The idea of trying to live a greener life can be a daunting one, but it’s not as intensive or difficult as you may think. You don’t have to go zero-waste or give up your car to help have an impact on the environment. If all of us do our part, even in a small way, we can help our planet. Continuing to make active choices that lead to a more sustainable lifestyle will have a greater impact over time.
Green Living Practices at East Bay
At East Bay Apartment Homes, we want to encourage our residents to add more sustainable practices to their lives for greener living. That’s why we’ve implemented changes of our own around our community. Some of those practices include:
The usage of low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint. There are gasses released by the chemicals in paint that are harmful to people as well as the environment. By using low VOC paint, we can reduce exposure to chemicals and dangerous gasses. Additionally, we use as many green products as possible.
Green landscaping takes place in and around our community. This includes green pest control and the planting of native plants such as palmettos, cypress trees, wax myrtles and oak trees.
Green Living Practices You Can Implement
Living a greener lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult. There are lots of small things you can do to get started. Some of those green living practices include:
Separating waste into compost, recycling and actual waste. By doing this you can reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. Food scraps can be composted and broken down to return to the Earth, while things like glass, cardboard, paper and most plastic can be recycled. Actual waste should be disposed of properly.
Donate unused items and shop second-hand. By donating your gently used items, you allow someone else to purchase them at a lower cost and reduce the number of items that end up in landfills. Shopping second-hand is a great way to budget money and also reduce waste.
Eliminate single-use items from your home. Things like plastic grocery bags, straws, paper plates and plastic water bottles all create waste. Opt for a reusable substitute instead. Reusable items may cost more upfront, but they will also save you money in the long run.
Location, community and quality living all start here at East Bay Apartment Homes! If you are looking for an apartment on the Eastern Shore that not only cares about you but also the environment, contact us by giving us a call at (251) 626-0234 or visit us online to schedule a tour.