Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

Eco-Friendly Apartment Tips for Renters (Budget & Small Space Friendly)

Jessica Lee

 · Apr 24, 2025

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1. Switch to LED Lighting Swapping out your light bulbs is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to save energy. Tip: If your apartment comes with older bulbs, check with your landlord before replacing them—some may reimburse you or be open to a full swap. 2. Use Water-Saving Fixtures You don’t need a […]

It’s easy to feel like climate change is an insurmountable hurdle at the individual level — after all, how can one person actually make a difference against huge issues like ocean plastics, rising sea levels, and mass extinctions?

Lisa Wright

 · Apr 26, 2022

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We’ve all heard the adage—reduce, reuse, recycle. But how can you recycle if your apartment doesn’t offer a program, and you don’t know your local recycling resources? Never fear—environmentalists are in every city or town, and want nothing more than to help you learn about recycling—or even start a recycling program of your own if necessary. Whether it’s plastic, aluminum, glass, or paper, there will be people and places that can help recycle almost anything.

aptsherpa

 · Aug 21, 2016

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