Eco Friendly Apartment Living
Apartment living has many perks that can also be beneficial to the environment. Shared amenities and a smaller footprint for living, furnishing, heating, and cooling already contribute to helping the environment without even thinking about it. There are several ways you can go green in your apartment, from recycling to buying energy efficient appliances. Here are a few ideas that don't require a lot of money or elbow grease.
Making the switch to LED
When it comes to your home lighting, you've got a wide range of choices. First, you can go for LEDs, which are more efficient than conventional light bulbs and last much longer. LED light bulbs can last anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 hours, that’s 30 times more than a traditional incandescent bulb. Plus LED lights use about 80% less energy than traditional ones. If you still think that conventional bulbs are the best option and don't want to make the switch to LEDs, try investing in dimmable lamps and floor lamps with lower wattage. This way you'll be able to make the most of your lights while also reducing their energy consumption.
Reducing plastic
We can all do several things to reduce our waste. Local bulk food shops like Harris Farm or The Source Bulk Foods, located in West End, allow you to bring your containers or fill up paper bags with goods. Buying fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmer's markets can also go a long way in soft plastic reduction, you can find produce markets within inner city Brisbane, including West End Markets, Brisbane City Markets, Riverside Markets. If you're shopping at the local supermarket, think about whether you need that plastic bag or purchase green bags to reuse. Reusable straws, coffee cups, water bottles, and grocery bags are a simple way to ditch single-use items. While in the laundry and bathroom, things like package free soap, bamboo toothbrushes, wooden or stainless steel pegs are a great substitute for traditional plastic options and are readily available at the supermarket these days.
Transport options
When you choose apartment living over a house, you can move closer to the city where the housing price tag is premium. Selecting an apartment located within walking distance to where you work, study or socialise will help you reduce the need for transportation. Brisbane has many bikeways and walkways that quickly connect you across the city and peak hour traffic means it's sometimes even faster on foot or bike to your destination. Looking for an apartment that offers additional storage in the car park for bikes and scooters will help with the security and storage of items.
Shared Amenities
One of the perks of apartment living is the residents only amenities, significantly reducing the need for extended living space within your own home. Pools, spas, and gardens all take water, energy, and time to maintain, so when offered in a shared community environment, there is substantial savings for the environment collectively. Be sure to choose an apartment with amenities that suit your lifestyle, and most modern apartments offer beyond just a pool. For example, Stockwell's lastest apartment offering Croft on Fish Lane has a library, kitchen and function space, music room, off-leash dog area, gymnasium, pool, spa and yoga space.
If you're interested in making a move to apartment living, drop by our South Brisbane Display Suite for Croft on Fish Lane. Featuring smart apartment layouts designed to maximise natural light and airflow so you can live large on a smaller footprint. Conveniently located on Fish Lane at South Brisbane, dining, entertainment and public transport are right on your doorstep. Take a virtual tour of our remaining apartments today!