When you are living in a rented apartment, you do not have the full control over your home and environment that a homeowner might. As such, if you are a person who is concerned about sustainability and the environment, it can be somewhat challenging for you to come up with ways to make your rental apartment more eco-friendly. While you cannot make any major changes or home improvements to your rented apartment, there are still many steps that you can take to make your rental apartment more eco-friendly. Get to know a few of these ideas and get started so that you can feel better knowing you are doing what you can to be eco-friendly.
Change Out The Light Bulbs
When you moved into your new apartment, your rental company will have fitted all of the built-in light fixtures with light bulbs. Most likely, the bulbs they chose were done so based on the price rather than the environmental impact they may have.
Your first step towards sustainability and energy efficiency can, therefore, be to change out the standard light bulbs for more energy efficient versions such as LED or CFL bulbs. If some of your light fixtures are too difficult to reach to change those bulbs, use your own lamps to light that room or area instead of the built-in fixtures as much as possible to reduce the energy impact of your lighting.
Install Curtains In Addition To The Provided Blinds
Most rental apartments come with aluminum or similar window blinds to prevent outsiders from seeing into your apartment and to provide some shade and energy benefits. However, these shades alone are not always the most energy efficient window treatment options. They tend to leak light and energy from the sides of the blinds as well as between the slats.
While you likely cannot remove the blinds and remain in compliance with your lease agreement, you can install curtain rods and curtains around the blinds. This will add another layer of control over the light that gets into your home and can improve your energy efficiency.
Be sure to choose curtains that are rated as thermal blocking or energy efficient so that you get the most out of your curtains. The multiple layers of window treatments will give you options in your home and will keep you warmer in winter and cooler in summer, without violating your lease or causing damage to your apartment.
With these ideas in mind, you can begin taking the steps necessary to make your rental apartment as eco-friendly and energy efficient as possible. Contact a company, such as Pacific Lamp Wholesale Inc, for more information.
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