With America Recycles Day coming up on November 15, there's never been a better time than now to make a conscious effort to practice green living habits. One major way to go green at your Waterford Place apartment is to reduce the amount of waste you generate. Reducing waste and reusing items are actually higher in the hierarchy than recycling because your... [Read more...]

Here at Waterford Place, we know that our residents put forth their best effort to be as green as possible, and we do appreciate those efforts. Conserving water is one of the many ways to be green in your apartment. However, it may not be as easy when you've got little ones. Because it's hard for children to grasp what happens to the water when you flush... [Read more...]

Waterford Place Residents, If you had to give up driving for a month, would you be able to bike to your destinations instead?  Of course, you could! Thank not only the convenient location we have to the Louisville community but also the many services and programs available that makes biking and commuting easy! We're reminded more this month about the... [Read more...]

I know how you feel.  You're mad as heck at BP for the way they've handled the Deepwater Horizon oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico and you want them to really feel your dissatisfaction.  So, what have you done about it? Maybe you've thought of picketing the BP gas station on Lexington Rd. on the way to downtown Louisville.  That'll show them, right? ... [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...]

Check out this easy Do it Yourself recipe courtesy of The Daily Green… End of Day Foot Spa 1/2 cup Epsom salts Essential oils of your choice Fill either a foot bath or your bath tub to ankle height with warm water.  Dissolve 1/2 cup Epsom salts in the warm water and add the essential oil of your choice, either the relaxing oils of lavender, rosewood,... [Read more...]

We'll talk about who's going to win the Super Bowl in a minute. Right now let's talk about the party preparations. You've probably got the invite list handled, but what about the go green aspect? You can go green at any party, so why not for the Super Bowl? Keeping your menu simple is one green suggestion. Throw on some hot dogs and chili and keep the paper plates... [Read more...]

It’s awesome to think that you can make almost every part of your life greener. That’s why I wanted to pass along an article I found about eco-friendly eyewear. One company they highlight is ICU eyewear which focuses on environmentally friendly practices and sleek designs. Check it out here and let me know what you think. Read More →