Add green to your apartment's decor because Alexandria is happy to report its 10 most Environmental Achievements of 2011. The city has seen increases in recycling efforts and is glad to see even more city residents pitching in to make eco-friendly city events even more successful. Here is a rundown of some of Alexandria's 2011 Green achievements and decisions. Permanent Closure... [Read more...]

Resolutions come in may forms and are made for many reasons. A popular promise made each New Year is to try a vegetarian or vegan diet. Most omnivores and carnivores have a hard time cutting meat out of their day already, but when they decided to make the switch to a fresher, more natural diet, finding a restaurant that serves good (or any) veggie or vegan options... [Read more...]

Though Earth Day might be the most well-known eco-friendly U.S. holiday, it’s definitely not the only day of the year devoted to preserving and beautifying our natural environment. This September 24 is National Public Lands Day, and people all over the nation are gearing up to volunteer at local parks and other public landmarks.  The event was founded in... [Read more...]

It's not a surprise that less and less people are buying clothes with "Dry Clean Only" sewn into the tag. The process takes more care, is a little more pricey, and also coincidentally not usually as eco-conscious as other cleaning methods. Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge apartments all come with efficient washer and dryer appliances in each unit so you can... [Read more...]

A friend passed this on to me and I wanted to share it with you. If you sign up on  YellowPagesGoesGreen.org, it will the make world we live in a greener planet.  It's a movement against unsolicited phone delivery and it will allow you to remove your home and office number from receiving telephone directories. All you need to do is provide your: Name Last... [Read more...]

I was looking at my movie collection and realized most of my movies I've watched only once. After I finish reading a book, it sits on the shelf and collects dust. Now I have 2 items cluttering my house and they definitely are not recycle friendly. I stumbled across this article on saving money from not buying media and it's true. We spend so much money... [Read more...]

We’ve all got our go-to restaurants and bars, but why not try something new? Here are five hip spots you’re sure to love: Co Co. Sala If you’re loco for cocoa, this chocolate lounge and boutique is the place for you. During the day, stop in to the shop for artisanal chocolates, house-made fresh gelato and locally-roasted espresso drinks. By... [Read more...]

Here's a way to be green by creating your own compost pile. Compost is a soil conditioner that adds nutrients to the soil. WikiHow has a great article that shows you how to create your own compost system: Have a worm bin: You can purchase one or build your own (rubber containers work best). To see how you can set up your own bin, read here. Prep the... [Read more...]

How many hours do you spend at a computer? 150 million people sit at computer each day. 8 hours is the average time people spend looking at a computer screen.  To save your eyes and go green, you should use a LCD monitor. LCD monitors are 66% more energy efficient than CRTs. They're also 80% smaller in size and weight which definitely saves money on fuel... [Read more...]

No it's not Virginia Lottery payout.  That is the amount that the U.S. pays out to keep littiering under control these days.   Not only can you get fined if you are caught littering, but even if you don't get caught, it is still costing you money.  In a recent study, it was found that there are more than 51.2 billion pieces of litter that clutter our roadways. Read... [Read more...]

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