Green Painting Tips for your NoHo14 Apartments

Posted on January 12, 2011 By Monifa (Edit) Leave a Comment
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It's a new year and I have been thinking about changing some things up in my apartment. I’m sure you have as well. What better way than a fresh new coat of paint!! Whether its in your bedroom, living room, bedroom, or bathroom, a new coat of paint done right will liven up any apartment. Here are some eco-friendly things to consider before you started on your... [Read more...]

How Can You Stay Green During the Holidays? Use Recycled or Reused Wrapping Paper

Posted on December 9, 2010 By Monifa (Edit) Leave a Comment
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The holidays are here, and with that it may mean extra this, and extra that. If you are really making a conscious effort to become eco-friendly, this may worry you. But don’t fret; I’ve researched a few ways you can stay green during the holidays! Of course we all worry about the wastefulness that comes with presents and the wrapping paper. How can we... [Read more...]

Shop While Going Green!

Posted on August 31, 2010 By Monifa (Edit) Leave a Comment
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So most of the NoHo14 residents know that we are an Eco-friendly community, but many residents may not actually be living all the way green. So why not start now? It's time to get paid to go green! If you want to live a 'greener' lifestyle, but you haven't really been able to afford check this out! If you shop with Go Green, Get Karma, you will save 30-40%... [Read more...]

Why Recycle at NoHo 14?

Posted on August 6, 2010 By Monifa (Edit) Leave a Comment
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“I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but I still can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.” - Helen Keller Management’s goal here at NoHo14 is to make recycling part of everybody's daily life.  We want our valued residents to be conscious of the resources we all use and the waste we all create. ... [Read more...]

Happy Arbor Day!

Posted on April 30, 2010 By Monifa (Edit) Leave a Comment

Happy Arbor Day!! Today is all about planting trees and other plants. J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day back in 1872 in the state of Nebraska. As a westward pioneer, Morton craved the trees that he saw all the time back home. The plains of Nebraska were barren of trees and he believed that if more trees were in the soil it would cause less dust storms, with... [Read more...]

Sunchips Has a Compostable Bag?!

Posted on April 22, 2010 By Monifa (Edit) Leave a Comment

The snack company SunChips always had the brand reputation of being a healthier snack choice. Recently, they have taken their brand image to the next level. They have developed a compostable bag that you can literally compost at home! Every 10 ½ ounce SunChips package is made from plants so it is designed to fully break down in just 14 weeks when placed in a... [Read more...]