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Helping the earth in Cambridge just got easier.

We have some very exciting news about Cambridge, MA! Cambridge is rolling out Single Stream Recycling this month, which means recycling has gotten much simpler and more streamlined.  The days of separating paper, plastic, glass, cardboard and metal is over.  Dump everything into a single bin and let the new recycling trucks work their magic.
Our temporary furnished apartment residents at Third Square Apartments and The Watermark understand the importance …

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With the start of a new school year comes the challenge of incorporating your eco-friendly lifestyle into your child’s school day.  But with the strategies outlined here and some creativity, school lunch for your children will be an educational and healthy experience!

Packing a brown bag lunch for your child will not only will give them healthier options, but also provide you with the opportunity to teach them that doing their part for the earth is simple and fun!

Here are 7 Simple Guiding You Green Tips to Packing a Healthy, Green Lunch (Courtesy of Planetgreen.com)

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What is your take on Electric Bikes?

Outside Magazine recently wrote an article on the growing trend of electric bikes as a complete transportation solution.  As a true alternative for commuting, bicycles have always been for the more adventurous at heart, or serious earth-loving hippies.  But in recent years, especially with rising gas prices and infrastructure improvements on making cities bike-friendly, we are seeing a boost in the number of urban dwellers who choose to bike more and drive less.

The newest models …

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Get acquainted with bike laws and best practices through participating in a bike tour!

With Boston’s Bike Share Program in full swing, and NYC’s Bike Share program on the way, bike tours are a great way to get acquainted with laws and best practices for riding busy city streets before venturing out on your own. Whether you are looking for an intense fitness ride or a fun family outing, NYC has the bike tour for you!

Last month I …

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Imagine
Running errands and skipping the hassle or cost of parking
Exercising on your way to and from work
Heading to your next business meeting utilizing the greenest technology available
Grabbing a quick bite to eat in another neighborhood without the assistance of a taxi
Exploring the beautiful city you live in by BIKE!

Have you heard of Bike Sharing? A program first attempted in Amsterdam in the 60′s, Bike …

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I’m very lucky.  I grew up by the ocean, went to school in the mountains and currently live on a lake. The Natural World has always played a big part in who I am as a person and I have always appreciated and been in awe of how simply amazing and beautiful the natural world in which we live is.  It’s easy to see why someone like me might embrace the environmental and sustainability movements.  I am continuously moved by nature.  To me …

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Celebrating its 41st anniversary, April 22nd is known worldwide simply as Earth Day. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded the day to inspire year-round eco-awareness & appreciation. In our modern times, his message is still as vital as it was in 1970. Unfortunately, Earth Day’s meaning is often lost on many who see it as the one day to live a more conscious lifestyle and then reverting to irresponsible, and damaging habits for the rest of the year. With a new anniversary fast approaching comes a new meaning for the day….

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What does sustainability mean to you?
Here at Compass, we are getting very excited about Earth Day on April 22! But instead of celebrating Earth Day, we are celebrating Earth Month!

Sustainability is incredibly important to Compass – hear it from our employees! To kick off Earth Month, we asked our employees to share what sustainability means to them. Their responses proved to be quite inspirational!

“Its about balance. Life moves fast and we all …

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Compass Furnished Apartments is excited to announce that we have recently launched a new amenity line for our apartments!

PAYA Organics is a modern luxury with a green conscious. A 1 oz bottle of PAYA Organics shampoo, condition, lotion and a bath bar will be supplied in all apartments going forward for our guests!

PAYA Organics is a luxurious, spa-inspired brand. The collection is made with certified organic ingredients and delivered in modern, sustainable packaging. The collection’s key ingredient- organic papaya gives these products a …

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Eat local. Buy local. Be local.
But what is local? What does it mean to be a locavore? There are varying degrees of local when participating in the local food movement. What is local is determined by you!

Some define local as growing & producing their own food. Others only purchasing food grown in their immediate community. The next level removed would be buying food produced in their state, region or nation.

The beauty of eating local is the inherent result of also eating seasonally. I’ve recently finished Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Part memoir, part …

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