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Have you ever wondered how tenants choose one place to live over another? As an apartment complex owner, you need to ask yourself these types of questions so you can improve your development and attract more residents. One way to entice new renters and keep the ones you have is to offer green amenities and clarify that your building focuses on improving the environment. If you want to enhance your condos, apartments, or studios, follow along as we discuss creating an eco-friendly apartment complex.
Choose Energy-Efficient Appliances
Energy-efficient appliances have a 5-star rating from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help consumers understand how energy-efficient a machine is. You’ll see these ratings on appliances such as the following:
- Dishwashers
- Washers and dryers
- Stovetops and ovens
- Refrigerators
- Water softeners
- Water heaters
The more stars an appliance receives, the greater its efficiency, meaning it consumes the least energy compared with other appliances. In return, your apartment complex’s energy bills and carbon footprint will lower.
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Enhance Recycling Areas
Ensure residents are clear on where they can bring their recyclable items. Make these areas easily accessible, and if the complex is extensive, have a few recycling areas to make it more convenient for residents to follow through.
Use Nontoxic Paint and Carpeting
Most apartments receive layers of paint through the years and a lot of new carpeting. Residents appreciate that effort and enjoy it even more if they know you choose nontoxic paints and carpeting. Let’s examine the differences between toxic and nontoxic paints and carpeting.
Nontoxic Paint
Until 1978, paint contained lead, which could cause health problems. After the lead removal, the paint has seen improvements, but not enough to make it nontoxic. Most interior paints contain small amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making them bad for the environment and unhealthy for your residents.
You can find non-VOC paints and rest easy knowing you’re coating your apartment complex in beautiful, eco-friendly colors.
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Nontoxic Carpet
Traditional carpeting is laden with the following:
- Plastic
- Synthetic rubber
- Fungicides
- Toxic dyes
- Chemicals stain repellants
Ideally, people shouldn’t interact with these toxins every day. Today, certain brands offer nontoxic carpeting solutions. Buy from these companies when it comes time to lay down new carpeting in your eco-friendly complex.
Go Extra Green in Outdoor Areas
The outdoor areas around your apartment complex are great places to start with greener ideas. Start with social spots, such as the playground. When choosing the best materials for playground borders, consider all-natural, durable elements. Parents will appreciate the aesthetic and safety factors. You can also choose recycled rubber or natural wood mulch as a safe surface for play areas.
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Landscaping is naturally eco-friendly, but you can take it further with a little effort. Here are a few ideas for eco-friendly landscaping:
- Only use organic weed killer and fertilizer.
- Plant butterfly gardens.
- Plant honeybee gardens.
- Install a community garden for residents.
As you implement these eco-friendly apartment complex ideas, you’ll likely end up with a waiting list of people wanting to live in your building. Stay competitive and green!