Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle at Home!

An eco-friendly lifestyle fits perfectly with your San Diego state of mind. Taking care of your environment will ensure there are always miles of clean, sandy beaches and clear ocean water for all to enjoy. There are so many ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle at home that it’s easy to get started. Keep reading for a little inspiration to discover how you can make a big impact with a few small changes right at home.

Reduce

Reducing your energy and water consumption are two small changes that can have a big environmental impact. Start by switching off lights and fans when you leave the room to save energy. You can save even more energy by swapping out incandescent light bulbs for CFLs, which use less energy to produce the same light. They’ll also last much longer, meaning less waste and less money spent to replace light bulbs. Saving water at home is also easy and painless. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth, rather than leaving the tap running the whole time. This simple step can save almost ten gallons of water each day! Other ways to save water include keeping a pitcher of water in the fridge (so you don’t have to wait for the tap to run cold for a refreshing drink) and doing loads of laundry only when you can fill your washing machine completely.

Reuse

In addition to reducing the amount of water and energy you use in your apartment, you can also reduce the amount of waste you generate by reusing items rather than throwing them away. While you can reuse many items for their original purpose many times, other items can be used for completely new applications. Plastic or paper shopping bags can be reused many times, preventing you from accumulating even more bags (and eventually throwing them all away). Glass jars and pots can be reused either for food storage, as drinking glasses, or to contain small items, spices, and more. Reuse newspapers, bubble wrap, old boxes, and other items as packaging whenever you mail an item to keep your parcel safe and reduce the cost of mailing supplies. If you tend to keep notes and lists, use scrap paper or turn other sheets of paper over rather than pulling out a fresh sheet of paper every time.

Recycle

Recycling at home will further reduce the amount of waste generated to provide you with both necessities and luxury items. Find out if your apartment community offers recycling; if not, locate the nearest city or county recycling facility. Keep a separate bin where you can place recyclables to make recycling more convenient. Check to find out which types of items you can recycle in your area—not all areas will accept all types of plastic, paper, or cardboard. When recycling food or drink containers, wash them out first to remove food residue. Some of the most commonly-recycled items include newspapers, aluminum cans (including soup and pet food cans), glass jars and bottles, and #2 plastics.

You can enjoy a low-key, high-style lifestyle when you lease a luxury apartment at BLVD63. Our community features plenty of outdoor living space in addition to indoor amenities that include stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans, and high-speed internet. We are now leasing for summer 2014, so stop by our website to learn more today!