Mark Austin Homes » green living http://markaustinhomes.com Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:02:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Green Apartment Living http://markaustinhomes.com/green-apartment-living/ http://markaustinhomes.com/green-apartment-living/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:15:34 +0000 Catie http://markaustinhomes.com/?p=331 recycle

Apartment dwellers may think that adopting green living habits won’t make a difference, but they are wrong.  Every effort in the area of recycling has an impact on overall energy consumption.  Here are some tips for recycling in an apartment complex:

  • In your apartment, separate recyclables such as glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper from other trash (check containers for recycling symbols if you’re not sure).
       
  • Locate the recycling station in your complex and drop off your recyclables.
       
  • If your complex doesn’t have a recycling program, work with neighbors to get one stared or drop your recyclables off at a community recycling station.
       
  • Donate unwanted household items to charities that support resale.


    •  For more information, see the Green Living Guide.

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