Earth Day began in 1970 and opened discussions over growing environmental concerns. Yet, here we are, 48 years later and the debate continues while worries about our Earth grow stronger. Personal responsibility can go a long way towards impacting our planet. There are many ways communities, companies and individuals can do their part to improve […]
Category: environmentally sustainable living
One Lightbulb Can Make An Eco – Difference
Earth Day 2017 has just passed and as a tenant of a rental property you may ask yourself, “What can I possibly do to be eco-conscious in my apartment? Oak Park Aparments has one very easy green fix to help you reduce your carbon footprint. Switch out your standard incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent […]
Recycling Resolutions 2017
Every new year people resolve to improve in some way. By the end of January that resolve may have waivered. But January isn’t over yet people. And since January is cold and gray what better way to stay warm but to de-clutter your apartment. And as long as you are getting rid of some stuff […]
Easy Breezy Air Purifying Plants
In the mid-west the cold of winter can force you to spend much of your time indoors. Being unable to open the windows to circulate fresh air can trap indoor pollutants in your home, impacting the air you breathe. Indoor pollutants are a build up of particles, gases and chemicals that effect the air quality […]
Oak Park’s Got Divvy
Oak Park’s got Divvy. 130 Divvy bikes distributed at 13 Oak Park Divvy stations as of now. Oak Park and Evanston are the first suburban sites added to Divvy’s bike sharing services. How does Divvy work? You need a bike. You sign up for a Divvy yearly membership online ($9.95 per month or $99 for […]
Oak Park’s Earth Fest 2016
Oak Park Apartments believes in living a green lifestyle which can be a challenge when operating properties that were built at the turn of the century: but by adding insulation and upgrading windows to decrease heat loss, replacing old toilets with low-flow models to save water and by using CFL bulbs in all common spaces to […]
Oak Park Is A Location To Love
When deciding on where to live we have all heard the mantra: location, location, location. Choosing a good location to call home, whether you rent or own makes sense. What factors make a “good” location? Excellent school systems, an economically stable community, being near public transportation, jobs, entertainment and shopping – to name a […]
Oak Park Apartments Honored With VOP’s Green Award
The Village of Oak Park is a strong advocate for caring for our planet and, as a part of that mission, they recognize the efforts of businesses that are good stewards of the environment by presenting them with a Green Award. Oak Park Apartments is proud to say that we have been awarded the VOP’s […]
A Chill is in the Air
OakParkApartments.com was looking at this mornings extended weather forecast and brrrr, this weekend looks chilly! We’d like our tenants to be as cozy as possible so by following a few simple tips you can be sure to be warm and toasty as the temperatures dip. Remove window air conditioning units: Yes, potential for a heat wave […]
How To Be Green When You Clean
OakParkApartments.com is more aware today then ever about the need to watch what chemicals we are introducing into our environment. Many cleaning products today have a long list of ingredients that no one knows what the long term effects may be. There are many more “green” products available in the store aisles but they can […]
