How can you Make your Apartment more Sustainable?
Properties are increasingly being built with sustainability front of mind, solar panels and recycled water systems are used to make them more energy efficient. For properties without these built in features, owners still have plenty of options to achieve sustainability success. Parque Apartments on St Kilda Road was awarded a sustainability grant for a community garden by The Knight , which they used to install planter boxes to grow a variety of herbs (pictured). This is a great way for residents to exercise their green thumb and reduce their property’s food and packaging waste. Owners corporations are increasingly coming together to commit to sustainable living. Some top initiatives include: Like Parque, your Owners Corporation can start a communal garden to provide health and wellbeing benefits. Residents can access fresh food and green space while also reducing food and packaging waste within the property. If there is no area in your common property, loo...