By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life
By Jason Ernst
According to a study by the Ecology Global Network, paper production is responsible for the chopping down of approximately four billion trees per year. If you’re worried about the environment, you can make a small dent in the demand for deforestation by using paper sparingly, efficiently, and reusing it when possible. Here are 10 practices you can adopt to save trees at home. 1. Go paperless If you still receive physical bank statements, bills, and other similar documents, consider taking your accounts online. Almost all financial accounts and most service payments can be made online. And statements are organized automatically so […]
By Jason Ernst
You care about the environment, and want your life to reflect this. Literature offering tips on repurposing and reusing is proliferating, and recycling is more comprehensive and convenient than it was ten years ago. But opportunities to waste seem to also be rising in spades. If your sustainability goal is to ultimately live a zero-waste life in your apartment, here are some practices to adopt. Declutter If you’re looking to kickstart your journey to waste-free living, there’s nothing like a large-scale decluttering of your apartment. Sort through your clothes and trinkets, setting aside things you rarely wear or use. Donate whatever […]
By Jason Ernst
Southern California received some rain this past El Nino season, but only some. The region is still mired in drought. As the nation follows the water crisis affecting Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties, it’s a reminder to all of us to curb our water consumption. There are several ways to save water without scrapping showers from your daily routine or risking constant dehydration. 1. Harvest shower water Before you turn the shower on in the morning, place a bucket under the faucet. Catch cool water in the bucket while your shower water is heating up. Use water collected in […]
Things at AMLI seem to keep getting greener and greener. This summer we’ve been especially fortunate, having received two new LEED certifications in Austin, Texas, and one in Florida as well as a ever-increasing handful of ENERGY STAR® certifications that are slated to accumulate even more in the coming months. Along with the bounty of man-made accreditations at AMLI this season came a natural bounty from the Earth itself. Two of AMLI’s Chicago-area communities grew resident gardens this year with the help of The Organic Gardener, a developer that specializes in planting and maintaining organic, edible gardens. The gardens this year […]
By Nick Kotecki
A luxurious lifestyle can also be a sustainable one. AMLI Residential’s dedication to green building across the country proves it, and now that commitment is evident in Austin. AMLI’s two newest developments have earned LEED status. The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. This pair of AMLI communities has also managed to pick up some prestigious local sustainability recognitions along the way, each racking up a nod from the local Austin Energy […]
By Jason Ernst
DIY projects can save you money, provide your apartment with one-of-a-kind decor, and give you the satisfaction of becoming maker instead of just a consumer. Crafting decor and furniture from sustainable materials further ups the ante. Here are some sustainable DIY ideas for your apartment decor. DIY vertical garden Space is the biggest constraint most apartment dwellers face when planning a garden. Thinking (and planting) vertically rather than horizontally can help you maximize the number of herbs and container-grown veggies in your apartment garden. A vertical pallet garden will take up very little space on your balcony. Stackable planters, cinder blocks, and mason […]
By Jason Ernst
Apps exist for just about every purpose under the sun. For some task-oriented purposes,there are so many apps that sorting through them can be overwhelming—which is definitely the case for green living apps. Find which are right for you with this brief guide to some widely used and highly-rated apps to start with. Carbon Footprint Calculator There are no surprises with this app. Input data from your monthly utility bills, and the app generates advice for improving your carbon footprint. Simple as that! Good Guide Become a more sustainable, conscientious shopper with Good Guide, a directory of health, sustainability, and social […]
By The AMLI Team
Your utility bills can drain hundreds of dollars from your wallet every month. But there are ways to keep some of that money in your pocket. With these five simple ways to be more energy efficient, you’ll save money with minimal effort.
By Jason Ernst
Did you miss the opportunity to show your support for the environment on Earth Day? Do you want to get more involved in promoting a sustainable lifestyle? World Environment Day, celebrated annually to raise awareness around and encourage action to protect the environment, is coming up June 5, 2016. Here’s some more information about the event and how you can participate.
You care about the environment and you’d like your actions to show it. But you also like the amenities and comforts you know, and you don’t have a lot of extra time or money to actively conserve energy. If you’re nodding along to these sentiments, we have good news for you. Living a more sustainable life doesn’t necessarily require a lot of effort, time, or money. Often, the environmentally friendly thing is even cheaper than the alternative. Here are a seven simple steps you can take to have a big impact on the environment.