{"id":12748,"date":"2021-01-19T12:41:13","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T12:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/?p=12748"},"modified":"2023-10-30T07:00:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T07:00:27","slug":"5-sustainable-lifestyle-practices-for-apartment-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/01\/5-sustainable-lifestyle-practices-for-apartment-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sustainable Lifestyle Practices for Apartment Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/online-activist-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"sustainable lifestyle practices\" class=\"wp-image-12757\" style=\"width:561px;height:293px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/online-activist-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/online-activist-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/online-activist-1-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/online-activist-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/online-activist-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apartment and gated communities have been known to influence the lifestyle of an entire neighbourhood. They are often considered to be the epitomes of the living standards to be followed in a certain locality. This implies that apartment residents are each one of them Community Leaders in their own right. Therefore, a Community that encourages environmentally sustainable lifestyle practices, also influence their entire neighbourhood at large to adopt sustainable practices<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tax-filing-summary-ed.png\" alt=\"Sustainable Lifestyle Practices\" class=\"wp-image-12967\" style=\"width:392px;height:392px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tax-filing-summary-ed.png 750w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tax-filing-summary-ed-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tax-filing-summary-ed-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tax-filing-summary-ed-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tax-filing-summary-ed-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da7f6fdef0d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da7f6fdef0d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/01\/5-sustainable-lifestyle-practices-for-apartment-residents\/#1_Energy_Consumption_%E2%80%93_Do_It_Right\" >1. Energy Consumption \u2013 Do It Right<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/01\/5-sustainable-lifestyle-practices-for-apartment-residents\/#2_Every_Drop_Counts\" >2. Every Drop Counts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/01\/5-sustainable-lifestyle-practices-for-apartment-residents\/#3_Dont_forget_your_3_Rs\" >3. Don\u2019t forget your 3 R\u2019s.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/01\/5-sustainable-lifestyle-practices-for-apartment-residents\/#4_Green_is_the_new_Black\" >4. Green is the new Black<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/01\/5-sustainable-lifestyle-practices-for-apartment-residents\/#5_Food_%E2%80%93_The_Healthier_Approach\" >5. Food \u2013 The Healthier Approach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Energy_Consumption_%E2%80%93_Do_It_Right\"><\/span>1. <strong>Energy Consumption \u2013 Do It Right<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve all learnt this while growing up \u2013 switch off all lights, fans and electrical appliances when not in use can help conserve energy. But did you know that energy devices consume power even when they\u2019re plugged in? Make it a habit to unplug appliances when not in use, wear clothes more than once to create less loads for the washing machine, air dry clothes and open the fridge door only when needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use CFL or LED bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs. They use 75% less energy and last 25 times longer. During the day, make the best use of natural light whenever possible. Adjust your computer settings to \u201cenergy saver modes.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Painting your home a light colour if you live in a warm climate and dark colour if you live in a cold climate, can help reduce the usage of air conditioners and heaters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprise fact : Did you know streaming videos\/music online consumes more energy compared to enjoying downloaded content?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Every_Drop_Counts\"><\/span><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2019\/11\/little-drops-maketh-the-ocean\/\">Every Drop Counts:<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid letting the water run while washing the dishes, brushing teeth etc. Reduce the time you take to shower. Turn off the shower when you lather your hair and body, or shave. Better still, take bucket baths whenever you can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fix any leaky pipes, taps, shower heads or toilets. Around 13.7% of household water is wasted on leaks alone! Water is certainly an element that adds up to be one of the most crucial parts of sustainable lifestyle practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whenever it rains, make sure to keep a tub or bucket of water in your apartment balcony to collect any rainwater that gushes in. You can reuse this water to water your plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always run laundry with a full load of clothes. Use 2 tubs of water for washing your dishes instead of letting the water run. Use one tub for washing and another one to rinse out the dishes.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_forget_your_3_Rs\"><\/span>3. <strong>Don\u2019t forget your 3 R\u2019s.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce, Reuse and Recycle \u2013 a mantra that is not repeated often enough. Time to head back to our high school lessons, eh? Start off by having three dustbins for wet, dry and sanitary waste. <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2019\/07\/out-of-sight-but-never-out-of-mind\/\">Get your neighbours and the community involved and make it a group effort.<\/a> Your goal and a step towards sustainable lifestyle practices should be going zero waste, by eliminating single use items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider owning and using reusable shopping bags and water bottles. Regularly donate items to charity and people in need. Donate everything from books, clothes, unused electronics and devices, furniture, cutlery etc. Do not throw away take-out containers from restaurants. Take extra care of food that comes in glass bottles like jams and pickles that could be washed and used to store items like spoons or hair pins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice buying only what you need. When you go out to the market to buy something, keep a specific list of item\/s in mind and focus on purchasing only those items. Don\u2019t get tempted to buy everything you see. This will only add unnecessary items in your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And lastly of course, think of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diynetwork.com\/how-to\/make-and-decorate\/decorating\/22-clever-ways-to-repurpose-furniture-pictures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> reusing items like furniture in new and innovative ways<\/a>. The internet is at your service 24*7 nowadays. DIY a few things that you probably wanted to dispose off before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"sustainable lifestyle practices\" class=\"wp-image-12760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3726696.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Green_is_the_new_Black\"><\/span>4. <strong>Green is the new Black<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the most effective sustainable lifestyle practices is going green! Literally and figuratively. Get houseplants to place around your house. Not only do they purify the atmosphere and add a splash of green, but certain plants also trap heat and keep the house cooler.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid using chemical and synthetic fabrics. Instead, switch to more natural fabrics like cotton and linen. When you\u2019re planning to renovate or repaint your house, opt for more eco-friendly paints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go paperless to pay your bills and store documents. Here\u2019s why you should use an<a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2019\/07\/cooperative-housing-society-accounting-best-practices\/\"> online system of apartment management<\/a> to start your journey into sustainability. Use natural recipes and remedies to make your own cleaning products at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Food_%E2%80%93_The_Healthier_Approach\"><\/span>5. <strong>Food \u2013 The Healthier Approach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While adopting sustainable lifestyle practices, it\u2019s important to note that the UN&#8217;s Food and Agriculture Organization suggests lesser consumption of dairy and red meat as livestock are responsible for 18% of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re reading this right now, it\u2019s time to go vocal for local. Locally produced veggies and fruits are fresher, travelled over short distances and last longer. They also have less pesticides and chemicals. Also, like everything else, don\u2019t buy more food than you need or can eat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another great initiative is to start home composting. You can dispose of all wet waste like peels, leftovers, shells and other trash into a composting system and voila! You now have fresh, homegrown manure to feed your plants, donate or sell to the market. Check out our guide on home composting from<a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/06\/composting-waste-management-for-apartment-communities-in-covid-age-interactive-webinar\/\"> this blog<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 17<sup>th<\/sup> 2020, in New York city, Manhattan, Union Square,<a href=\"https:\/\/climateclock.world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> a clock displaying red numbers<\/a> was set up by artists Gan Golan and Andrew Boyd. The objective of the clock was to remind us that human civilization precisely had 7 years, 103 days, 15 hours, 40 minutes and 7 seconds before a planet-wide climate disaster strikes us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This clock is a poignant reminder of how little time we have left to protect our planet and preserve it for future generations. As an apartment resident, it is up-to you and me to imbibe these doable sustainable lifestyle practices and lower our carbon footprint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apartment and gated communities have been known to influence the lifestyle of an entire neighbourhood. 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