Do you find yourself marveling over the amount of trash your family produces each and every week? It may be time to consider applying simple changes to your lifestyle that will ultimately reduce your waste and lower your carbon footprint.
Reusable cups and bottles
It's no secret that plastic waste is polluting our planet and harming our wildlife. A simple switch you can apply to your everyday routine is replacing a disposable plastic water bottle with a reusable one. Make it a habit of carrying one with you everywhere you go to ensure you aren't tempted to purchase one. You can even start bringing a reusable coffee cup with you to coffee shops. Many chains will even offer a discount for being kind to the planet! This new habit will reduce plastic waste on our planet and add more green to your wallet.
Green shopping
Plastic bags and food wraps are filling our oceans at a rapid rate. By 2050 data projects that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Yikes! Making this small change in your life has a huge lasting impact on our planet. Purchase reusable cloth grocery bags to take with you each time you shop. You can even find mesh bags for produce instead of using the small plastic bags at the store. If you're crafty, you can even sew cloth bags and personalize them to look stylish. Also, try to purchase produce you can pick by hand rather than those packaged in plastic.
Smart cleaning
Replace paper towels and disposable cleaning cloths with old rags or towels. For cleaning mirrors and windows, try microfiber cloths. Instead of plastic shampoo and soap bottles, purchase shampoo bars that don't have wasteful packaging. With these simple replacements, you'll reduce your waste, but not your clean.
Food storage
Many families use plastic Tupperware or food storage bags on a daily basis for packing lunches or storing leftovers. Say goodbye to all that plastic waste by switching to glass food storage. Glass is not only a healthier option, it's also more cost-efficient. Start packing your food in glass storage containers and store your leftovers in mason jars. You'll love difference glass can make from old stained, smelling plastic containers.
Reuse plastic
The transition to a plastic-free lifestyle is no overnight change. It may your family take a few weeks to get fully in the mindset. In the instance that you do bring home plastic, be sure to toss it into the recycling container or reuse it. Plastic grocery bags make excellent bathroom trash bags. You could also reuse plastic tubs for organization or items like nails, craft supplies, and much more.
These simple changes to your household will result in a healthier, more cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly lifestyle. Contact the Environmental Services district of your city to find out more ways you can help your community make environmentally conscious choices.
If you are looking for a real estate broker with proven experience, an intuitive mind, who takes a professional no-nonsense approach to your real estate investment, please consider my experience and credentials when buying or selling your next home.
Before I pursued a career in real estate, I was in accounting and then recruiter for large multi-national companies. In both accounting and the corporate world, attention to detail is a must. My favorite part of my recruiting career was putting the pieces together, finding just the right person for a position. As I moved into real estate, I realized that was the part of the role I loved the most – solving problems for my clients and helping them move forward with their goals.
As your real estate broker, my goal is to provide you with the research and education to help you strategize and make the best real estate investment choices for you. I have sold over $50 million in property and my experience is what you need to get your home sold or to find and negotiate to buy the right property. It is my goal as your full service real estate company to provide you with superior service at all times. Most of my business comes from referrals from my clients which is a testament to how I serve buyers and sellers. Between my childhood and high-energy careers, I have moved 32 times in my life and consider myself a well-seasoned mover. I understand what you are going through. Therefore, I strive to make your real estate transaction smooth, efficient and successful.
My background has led to several international moves as well. I am familiar with a number of different cultures and customs, having lived in Germany, Great Britain, England, Wales, Spain, Dubai, and, of course, the United States, giving you a unique advantage with any relocation needs and when working with people from a number of cultures.
I differentiate myself from other agents by conducting business concurrent to the values of RE/MAX International. These values dictate that real estate brokers operate under the principles of trust and excellence, never taking their clients’ business for granted.
Not all agents are committed to ongoing education. However I am unique in that I strive to keep myself on the cutting edge of advances in real estate rules and legislation that could affect my clients’ real estate transactions. In addition to achieving the SRES, CRS, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, CIPS and E-Pro designations, as well as my position as a Public Notary, I am responsible for education and mentoring of agents within my office.
I also offer free staging and Feng Shui consulting services. I have found that these are abundantly helpful in getting homes sold.
Whether you are selling a condo or buying that waterfront home of your dreams, put my expertise and experience to work for you.
I believe that keeping at the industry forefront is critical in making sure your transaction runs smoothly. I do that through not only continuing education, but also through higher levels of education called “designations”. Below is a list of the designations I have achieved and how they benefit you.
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