Surveys show that about eighty percent of Colorado voters care deeply about sustainability. With so many people focusing on green living, eco-friendly property management is a must for homeowners.
Sustainable property management sounds difficult, but it's one of the easiest tasks you'll have as a property manager. How can you do your best to ensure sustainability in your property?
If you're curious about going green, we're here to help. Read on for a brief overview of some of the most important ways to ensure sustainability.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is one of the first things you should look at. Specifically, biodiversity focuses on ensuring the yard and lawn around your property are biodiverse.
Biodiversity is a measure of how many different organisms are in the environment. That includes both flora and fauna.
One way you can ensure biodiversity around your commercial property is by planting a range of different flora. Different types of hedges, flowers, and decorative plants can attract different types of fauna.
Butterflies are one of the most common things for people to want to attract. They're harmless, beautiful, and help spread flower pollen. Look into what Colorado flora will attract the life you want.
Improve Your Windows
Another way to improve your "carbon footprint" is to improve your windows. A great deal of energy is spent on inefficient windows. Primarily, this is because heat or cold will escape through windows, making your HVAC system work to equalize.
To keep heat out, you can block some sun by tinting the windows. That will make it so less heat comes in. You can also install fixed windows instead of ones that open, as air escapes through any break in the seal.
Energy-Efficient Appliances
Speaking of HVAC systems, energy-efficient appliances are a great way to practice eco-friendly property management. These are appliances that focus on using less energy to get the job done.
It isn't all electricity, though. A great form of sustainable appliances is plumbing systems that use less water.
Low-flow toilets or urinals that use less water are excellent for the restroom. Using sinks that have a slower flow will also prevent water waste. Installing air hand dryers instead of paper towels will cut down on wasted paper towels as well.
Recycling
Another great way to ensure sustainability is to install recycling bins around your commercial property. These have the double function of helping your customers get rid of waste so they don't leave it around the inside or exterior of your business.
You may need to look at your local recycling pickup to ensure you can easily get rid of the recycling bins after. Once you've checked, install one with every trash can.
Mastering Sustainable Property Management
Practicing sustainable property management may sound overwhelming, but it's a highly rewarding practice. Do your best to think of ways to mix improving your business while also focusing on sustainability.
At PMI Fountain Creek, we're experts in making sure your property is managed as well as possible. Our franchise has hundreds of stores across the nation. Contact us today to see how we can help your Colorado Springs property improve.
