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The National Apartment Association, Montgomery County, Maryland

From the National Apartment Association

• Do your part! By taking these simple steps, apartment residents can conserve fuel and water, reduce waste and save energy:
• Lights Out - Turn off all lights when you leave a room. Replace incandescent light bulbs with EPA ENERGY STAR-qualified compact fluorescents (CFL) or Light-emitting diodes (LED). CFL’s can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowes, Costco & other retailers.
• Power Off - Home electronics such as computers, TVs and printers use power even when idle. Turn your electronics off or unplug when not in use- including battery chargers.
• Conserve Water - Have all leaks or drippy faucets repaired immediately. Run your dishwasher with only full loads, and use the energy-savings setting if you have the option. If your faucet drips or your toilet runs, please call your Management Office to schedule Maintenance service.
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - At the grocery or hardware store, purchase products with the least amount of packaging waste. Place newspapers, cartons, plastic and glass containers in your recycle bins. Reuse plastic bags and shop with reusable grocery bags.
• Bottled Water - Kick the Habit-If you use a water filtration system at home (such as Brita® or PUR) instead of buying bottled water, you can save money AND reduce plastic waste.
• Avoid the Rat Race - Instead of driving yourself to work every day, try carpooling, taking public transit or riding your bike.
• Master the Stairs - At the office or in your apartment building, take the stairs instead. You will conserve elevator energy use and get a good workout!