You don't have to own your home to help protect the environment
Leslie Gant, 27, has furnished her rented Westwood condo with salvaged furniture, finds her wardrobe at thrift shops and clothing swaps, flushes her toilet sparingly and cleans with old rags. (Allen J. Schaben, Los Angeles Times / August 15, 2010)
(Posted Courtesy of LAtimes.com)So you're a renter and you want to green your space, but your landlord won't splurge on solar panels.
Don't fret. There are plenty of low-cost ways for apartment dwellers to be eco-friendly.
You can be a green tenant by unplugging appliances or using chemical-free products. It's as easy as fixing leaky faucets or installing window treatments to conserve heat in the winter and to keep your place cool in summer without cranking up the air conditioning.
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