What Can Renters Do To Green Their Dwellings?
It's that transitional time again in Athens where U-Hauls zig-zag across town, Target makes zillions of dollars and wide-eyed freshman cram themselves into spaces as large as walk-in closets.
Since a growing number of students are showing their concern for the environment with groups such as Go Green at UGA, I thought we should show renters and apartment dwellers ways they can green their spaces. You don't have to own a place to make changes that will help the environment.
1. Make sure your windows and doors are sealed tight
2. Use CFL bulbs, which you can buy almost anywhere these days
3. Change your air filters. If that is your landlord's job, make them do it.
4. Reduce, Reuse and Recyle - www.acc-recycle.org
5. Get a low-flow shower head
6. Only run full loads in the dishwasher and laundry machine
7. Use greener cleaners
8. Put aerators in your faucets
9. If you are painting, use No or Low-VOC paint, which can be found at your local Sherwin-Williams
10. If your space doesn't already have a ceiling fan, ask your landlord if you can inst
28 July 2009
