Not only is sustainable living incredibly important for the environment, but it can positively impact other facets of your life. For instance, reducing your water and energy consumption can help you save money on your utility bills while walking instead of driving leads to a healthier, happier lifestyle. Here at Citizen on Jasper, we've made it our goal to achieve LEEDs Gold status through sustainable smart design and technology, including EV charging stations and solar panels. 

If you’re ready to move toward a more sustainable lifestyle, keep reading for our top 5 tips. 

Walk, Bike, or Use Public Transport Instead of Driving

It’s no secret that cars emit greenhouse gases, which have major implications for air quality and climate change. Minimizing your car usage and opting to walk, bike, or use public transit is a great way to significantly decrease your individual carbon footprint. As a bonus, walking or riding your bike is an easy way to sneak in some extra exercise, so you’re improving your health and the environment. 
 

Participate in Clean Air Day

Clean Air Day falls on the Wednesday of Canadian Environment Week and serves to help us recognize the impact of air quality on our health, environment, and economy. Simple ways to participate in Clean Air Day include reducing your heat or air conditioning, turning off the lights to reduce energy waste from light bulbs, or even just learning about renewable energy sources.
 

Make Energy-Efficient Upgrades

You can make several energy-efficient upgrades in your apartment suite that reduce your energy consumption. Some ideas include investing in low-flow shower heads, growing your food by starting an indoor herb garden, using essential oils instead of synthetic air fresheners, or redecorating with sustainable materials like cotton, wood, glass, or bamboo. Plus, using less water when you live at Citizen helps you save the planet and save money; Citizen apartments have their own water meters, so you only pay for the water you use. 
 

Take Advantage of Edmonton’s Recycling and Compost Programs

Due to the city's recycling and compost programs, sustainable living in Alberta is easy if you live in Edmonton. The city collects food scraps, processes them into biogas, and then burns them as clean, recycled fuel, diverting 90% of residential waste from the city landfill. All you need to do is separate your food scraps and yard waste from your general garbage into either a food scraps cart or a yard bag. 
 

Apply for the Climate Innovation Grant

Do you have a project or idea to promote environmental living in Alberta? Consider applying for the Climate Innovation Grant, a grant program designed for organizations that want to be more eco-friendly in Edmonton and Calgary. Applications open in 2024, so you have plenty of time to come up with a unique idea to pitch to the committee. 
 

Looking for Eco-Friendly Apartment Buildings in the City? Look No Further Than Citizen on Jasper

Citizen on Jasper boasts apartments designed with nature and sustainability in mind. From separate water meters in each suite to low-flushing toilets to maximizing natural lighting, our building was designed with sustainability in mind. Book a tour and come see what we are doing to reduce our carbon footprint.