Real Estate Agency, 30A Local Properties Dedicates Morning to Cleaning South Walton Beach

Real Estate Agency, 30A Local Properties Dedicates Morning to Cleaning South Walton Beach

In an initiative to give back to nature and the local community, 30A Local Properties coordinated with South Walton’s Beach Maintenance office to launch volunteer clean-up events in the Spring and Summer of 2018. In their first clean-up event of the season, staff and friends of 30A Local Properties, met at the Blue Mountain beach access on March 8th 2018 with a collective goal to keep the beach pristine for both visitors and locals. “South Walton is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We want to make sure they stay that way, so we are taking our spring cleaning to … Continue reading...

Environmentally friendly ways of reusing and recycling paper, books and mags

As consumers demand the need for more paper, whether it's for newspapers, plain paper or books, we continue to cut down vast numbers of really old trees. It will take numerous years to see this turned over. Reusing and recycling paper is really important nowadays. All paper, including books and magazines, are virtually wholly biodegradable, meaning they don't clog landfills for many years and will merely degrade into nothing. The fact that there is a need for more paper makes it appear daft not to recycle as much as we possibly can. That is why we should reuse and recycle. The … Continue reading...

Save money and do a world of good with reusable containers

Good news. There are simple ways to save money especially if you go back to the time-honored concept of BYO - "bringing your own" container of coffee, lunch or water as part of your daily routine. This can do a world of good not only for your pocketbook, but also for the environment, and even your health. Here are some tips to get you started: * Bring your own coffee or tea According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away 25 billion foam cups each year. And 500 years from now, those cups will still be sitting in a landfill. Despite the convenience of foam cups, … Continue reading...

DIY energy savings – quick & easy tips

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Here are 5 things you can do to successfully reduce your home energy consumption and save money in the process courtesy of Washington Energy Services in Seattle, Washington: 1. Seal the leaks around windows and exterior doors. This is easy to do, and will help your home keep the heat in. Caulk, spray foam or use weather stripping and it will have an impact on improving your comfort and reducing utility bills. Don't want to fuss with this - contact a handyman, or a reputable window, insulation or painting company. Many of them provide this service. 2. Fix your insulation situation. … Continue reading...