Even though America Recycles Day is taking place today, this doesn't mean that you shouldn't make green practices something you do every day. Even doing small things around your Broad River Trace apartment can have a major impact on the environment. We like to focus on easy green living tips for apartment dwellers. Here are a few of our past posts on ways to... [Read more...]

Broad River Trace supports a more “green” environment. So how can we help as residents? Recycling and unplugging our electronics seem like obvious improvements, but what about the things we buy for entertainment? We can keep buying electronics, movies, and music and still help the environment just by going to these websites: Preserve Products—recycles... [Read more...]

These days, going green doesn’t have to be as large of a task as it once was thought to be.  Not only can you find clothing made out of recycled materials, cloth bags for grocery store use, and other eco-friendly products, but you can also start your quest to become green right here in your apartment. One great way to tackle a “going green” project... [Read more...]

Are you considering joining the green movement, residents of Broad River Trace? Maybe you’re hesitant to do so because you think it’s a lifestyle that isn’t doable for you, or maybe you think it costs too much to be “green”. It is, however, possible to implement a simple, inexpensive eco-friendly lifestyle in your apartment, according to greenlivingapartments.com.... [Read more...]

Hydration is important. I am sure of the fact that you do not need me to tell you that. But, if you are going to keep hydrated, do it right and do it in style! I want to share with you some of my favorite hydrating containers, as I like to call them (mostly because people look at me funny then chuckle a little). Water bottles works just fine too. I digress…call... [Read more...]

A couple Green Tips, courtesy of the EPA... Regular exercise makes us feel great and keeps us healthy. Before you head out for your workout or run, check the air quality forecast for your local area. You can find out when air pollutants such as ground-level ozone or airborne particles are at acceptable levels where you live. Read the label! You might... [Read more...]

We now know that buying in-season fruits and vegetables, particularly produce that has been grown locally, is better for our environment (and probably our taste buds and bodies too).  But it also provides an exciting opportunity to try new foods and to experiment with seasonal recipes! Check out this recipe for Ginger-Cabbage Salad.  If you make it, shoot... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

We can go green in easier ways than we may think. Did you know that cutting your shower short will help not only your water usage, but your energy usage? Yep, that's right. Your heating bill should decrease when you trim your shower time. That puts some extra money in your pocket and it helps the environment at the same time.  Read More →

Did you get a new computer recently and still haven’t figured out to do with your old one? Well besides selling it or throwing it away, you can recycle it. Computers are made up of various components, which make it very hard to dispose of.  You can click here to find better ways to dispose of your old computer. Read More →