| Have you heard the term 'green living'? You probably | | | | found to have superior insulation to conserve energy. |
| have. It seems like that term is everywhere lately. | | | | They will also have water conserving shower heads, |
| Anytime you turn on a television, computer or radio | | | | washing machines, toilets and dishwashers. They will |
| you hear or see it. We hear about carbon footprints | | | | more than likely have been painted with low to no |
| and the need to conserve everything to protect the | | | | VOC paint. There will be receptacles for recycling. |
| environment. | | | | Some of these buildings are even equipped with solar |
| If you live in the country, this may be easier for you | | | | panels on the rooftops to promote clean energy |
| than living in the city. In the country, you may have | | | | production. |
| access to well water and things of that nature. When | | | | In your own apartment, you can make a difference |
| living in the city however, those things are not | | | | too. Make sure that you always keep your doors and |
| possible. If you live in an apartment building, you may | | | | windows closed when the air conditioner or heater is |
| be even more concerned about clean and green living. | | | | on to conserve energy. When you run a load of |
| What can you do to reduce your carbon footprint? | | | | dishes in the dishwasher or a load of clothes in the |
| The first thing that you can do is to scout out a | | | | washing machine, make sure that the load is a full |
| green apartment. They are popping up all over and | | | | one to conserve both energy and water. Recycle all |
| are gaining popularity in places like New York City and | | | | you can and use reusable shopping bags instead of |
| Staten Island. Staten Island green apartments can be | | | | the paper or plastic ones at the grocery stores. |