If one of your goals for this new year is to be more green, there are some great ways to go about it. Remember, when you make small changes to your daily routine, you can make a huge environmental impact. Here are some tips and tricks about green living from Apartment Therapy to get you started: Smart & Simple: Green Living Ideas for Every Home   •... [Read more...]

During the holidays it's easy to let your environmentally-friendly practices slip out the window. When you go shopping you'll receive shopping bags, then you'll wrap presents, and have empty boxes left over after the holidays are over. This year, bringing your own canvas or cloth shopping bags and recycling cardboard boxes are some easy ways to stay green. Here... [Read more...]

Okay, shopaholics…Your favorite day of the year is just 2 days away! That’s right; under 48 hours until Black Friday (and the inevitable chaos that comes with it).  As you know, this is the day after Thanksgiving when everyone goes mall crazy and snaps up deeply discounted items while battling their way through lines and crowds.  While you will be preoccupied... [Read more...]

Shelby Farms Park in Memphis is just a stone's throw away from Hunter's Trace and is the perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast to spend the day.  Whether you are a runner, walker, or biker, you can now take advantage of the new Shelby Farms Greenline and its 7 miles of trails that connect Shelby Farms Park to the heart of Midtown.  This revitalization project... [Read more...]

If you're in the market for buying a new car you may want to consider purchasing a hybrid vehicle. It will not only help preserve the environment, but it will also save you money in the long run, and who doesn't like saving money? Hybrid cars are great for a number of reasons: When you purchase a new hybrid vehicle like the Toyota Prius, you can earn... [Read more...]

No matter where you live or what time of year it is, it's always a good idea to conserve water. Here at Hunter's Trace we know that our residents do their best to be green and we certainly appreciate the effort. Turning off your lights and fans when you're not in the room and unplugging electronics to prevent phantom load are just a few ways to conserve energy... [Read more...]

Think going green is a hassle? Nope! These days everyone’s doing it.  Just because you’re not ready to start sorting out your paper, plastic, glass, etc. doesn’t mean you can’t make a solid contribution to saving the environment.  With that in mind, Fogelman Management Group has created the FMGreen initiative to educate others about going green,... [Read more...]

There are plenty of fun things to do in Memphis, including the Memphis Farmer's Market. While you may not think of a Farmer's Market as just a place to shop for groceries, there are plenty of other things to do there as well. The Farmers' Market opened this weekend and will be open on Saturdays from now until October, offering up great local items. While... [Read more...]

How many hours do you spend at a computer? 150 million people sit at computer each day and eight hours is the average time people spend looking at a computer screen.  To save your eyes and go green, you should use a LCD monitor. LCD monitors are 66% more energy efficient than CRTs. They’re also 80% smaller in size and weight which definitely saves money... [Read more...]

So it's early, you're up and you are bleary-eyed and walking your four-legged furry canine companion as he inspects every tree, garbage can, and lamppost in a three block radius to find the perfect one. Why there has to be this daily search is beyond me.  Why is it that the one that was acceptable yesterday is not today and vice versa?  Sigh, I may never... [Read more...]

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