Green Living

Indoor Plants That Thrive in Fall: Bringing Nature Into Your Rental

Living in a rental doesn’t mean you have to wave goodbye to the joys of gardening — far from it….

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Smart Transportation Alternatives for Car-Free Renters in Big Cities

Living in a big city without a car can be both liberating and challenging: While you’re free from the burdens…

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Beyond the Tote: 7 Reusable Kitchen Essentials You Haven’t Considered Yet

If you’re a renter who’s into eco-friendly living, you’ve probably already got a bunch of reusable tote bags for your…

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How to Save on Utilities: A Renter’s Guide to Cutting Costs

As a renter, you might think you have little control over your utility bills. After all, you don’t own the…

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10 Pet-Friendly Plants to Add Color to Your Home

Adding pet-friendly plants to your rental home can bring a burst of life and color, creating a cozy and inviting…

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10 Ways to Be More Sustainable as a Renter in Miami

As climate change poses increasing challenges to coastal cities, Miami has taken significant steps to mitigate its impact and create…

10 Fun and Easy Tips for Sustainable Living in Denver

Sustainable living in Denver is a breeze, and it’s way more fun than you might think! The Mile High City…

From Balcony to Plot: 5 Ways to Maximize Small Spaces in Community Gardens for Renters

In the heart of bustling cities, where every square foot counts, community gardens have become the urban gardener’s paradise —…

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Green Living: How to Choose & Support Eco-Friendly Apartment Buildings

In today’s world, the health of our planet is more important than ever, making the choice of an eco-friendly apartment…

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6 Eco-Friendly Tips for Gen Z Renters

In today’s eco-aware world, many Gen Z renters are keen to live in a way that reflects their commitment to…

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Grow Your Own Apartment Garden: 8 Edible Plants for Urban Green Thumbs

Are you an apartment dweller craving fresh, homegrown produce? Fear not, for even the smallest of spaces can be transformed…

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Bringing Nature In: 2024 Biophilic Interior Design Ideas for Apartments

Welcome to 2024, where the buzzword in apartment living is “biophilic design.” Goodbye bland beige and brutalist grey! Hello, green…

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The Adaptive Reuse Movement: From History to Home

When it comes to cities of the future, one might think of technological advancement and innovation that will completely reshape…

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7 Ways to Embrace Sustainability When Living in a Rental

As more people become aware of the toll their everyday choices take on the environment, many are trying to lead…

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Classics Revived: Amazing Conversions from Historic Hotels to Luxury Rental Apartments

A good building can define an area — even a city — and lend itself as a hallmark and symbol…

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10 Simple Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Home & Life

Waste reduction is one of the most important steps we can take as individuals to cause less harm to the…

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Modern Living in Historic Buildings: Old-Time Schools Turned High-End Residential Complexes

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live in a school? Maybe some dream of living in…

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8 Foods You Can Regrow from Scraps in Your Apartment

Growing your own food from scraps is easier than you’d think, even if you’re doing it inside your apartment. Most…

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5 Ways to Lower Energy Costs in Your Rental

When you don’t own your home, it can feel like it’s impossible to lower your energy costs. A lot of…

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How to Compost in an Apartment 

If you’re interested to learn how to compost in an apartment, you’d be doing both yourself and the environment a…

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How to Incorporate Nature Into Your Apartment

Can’t get out and enjoy nature right now? Bring nature in your home. You may not own your dwelling, but…

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LED Lighting: Save Energy with Style

Whether you are decorating a new house or sprucing up an apartment, lighting is an important factor to consider. A…

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18 Practical Tips to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

There’s plenty of advice online when it comes to making the home you own more eco-friendly, but what can you…

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New York City Is Set to Make Its Buildings More Efficient by 2030

Climate change is a world-wide issue. While there are many discussions regarding possible solutions, New York City has officially taken…

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The Green Renter: How an Eco-Friendly Movement Is Changing the Rental Industry

Although Millennials are getting older, they are still a generation focused on renting, along with their younger counterpart Gen Z….

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Greenest States in the U.S.: Top States Where It’s Easiest to Adopt a Sustainable Lifestyle (Infographic)

When deciding to go green, many people start to realize the scarce number of green alternatives available for a sustainable…

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Almost 300% More LEED-Certified Eco-Friendly Apartments in Large-Scale Buildings in a Decade

Key highlights: The number of new LEED-certified rental units in large-scale buildings dropped for the second year in a row…

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Tech Trends in Renting: The Rise of the Smart Apartment

The major draw of technology is the concept of making life more convenient for users, so it’s no surprise that…

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Small Spaces: 4 Gardening Tips for a Balcony

By: Annaliese Olson Balcony gardening is a great way to use more of your outdoor living space. Having a small…

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Apartments Are About to Get More Eco-Friendly in NYC and Other Cities

Climate change has been a controversial subject lately across the country due to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the…