Did you know that last year Waste Management processed enough recyclables to fill the Empire State Building 11 times?! Recycling is an easy and effective way to help the planet. Recycling just one glass bottle equals the energy savings of powering a computer for 25 minutes! And recycling just one aluminum can  saves the energy it takes to run a TV for 3 hours! And we all know when talking bottles and cans with college students- there are usually more than just one! If everyone pitches in and recycles we can really make a difference!

At Bryant Park West we’ve made recycling even more easy and convenient- we have Single Stream Recycling! This means all your recyclable items: glass, cans, paper, boxes, plastic bottles and cardboard no longer need to be separated, they all can go in one bin together now! Just please make sure to keep  your recyclables in a bin and not a plastic bag- plastic bags and trash bags are NOT recyclable. Recycling is a great cause- let’s make a difference here at BPW!

Are you dreaming of a GREEN Christmas? Going green for the Holidays is the perfect present for Mother Earth! Here are some simple tips that will help you make your holidays more eco-friendly!

1. Use LED lights while decorating. They cast a bright light and are cool to the touch. LED lights are energy efficient and use a fraction of the energy that traditional bulbs use.

2. Give a gift that doesn’t need wrapping! Tickets to an event, a donation in the name of or tickets for a service (spa, hair cut) are all Earth friendly gifts. But if you are going to wrap gifts use recycled wrapping paper and reusable strings and ribbons!

3. Get a potted Christmas tree or a fake tree instead of cutting a tree down. Use natural decorations when trimming the tree- like pine cones, dried flowers, berries and popcorn! These decorations are biodegradable and beautiful! Also a potted Christmas tree can be planted in your yard in the spring!

4. Plan your holiday feast carefully. Choose local and organic raised meat and produce! And compost all your fruit and vegetable scraps!

Together we can make a difference!

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As a resident of the Bryant Property family of properties, we encourage you to follow these simple steps to save energy:

• Turn off lights, TV, and music when away from your room or apartment
• Replace incandescent bulbs with CFLsOnly wash full loads of clothes in cold water
• Buy and use Energy Star appliances and electronics
• Power down computers and monitors when not in use

For additional energy savings tips, visit Energy Savers website.

Students of the University of New Hampshire have an opportunity to really live green. Bryant Park West, a new apartment complex coming soon to the UNH community, is driven by sustainability and green living.

From planning, to site selection, to construction - Bryant Park West are built green. What makes Bryant Park West sustainable?

• Following the LEED certification check list for sustainable buildings
• Site of the apartment complex is on public transportation, allowing for fewer use of automobiles
• Construction materials built to last 40 years, as apposed to most buildings that need remodeling every 20 years
• Use of dried concrete flooring - more sustainable and ecologically prudent
• Programs for tenants for recycling, car sharing, and reduction of personal carbon footprint
• Use of solar, wind, and hydro-energy systems for heat and lights
• Environmentally friendly landscaping

Want to know more? Check often for progress updates.

Did you know the most important way to reduce your carbon footprint is to reduce the use of your car? It’s true! If your car gets 30 mpg and you drive 12,000 miles a year, you will create about 3.55 tons of CO2 each year.

Renting with Bryant Property helps you to reduce your carbon footprint. Our apartments are on the bus line that drops you off right on the UNH campus. Buses run approximately every 7-8 minutes and run all day. This is a very convenient alternative to driving your car to and from campus.

Additional benefit to the UNH student:

• No more searching for a parking spot, saving you time.
• Fill your tank with gas less often, saving you money.
• Less wear and tear on your vehicle, also saving you money.

In addition, Bryant Property is in the process of developing a car share program to eliminate as many cars on campus as possible. Renters of Bryant Property will be able to sign-out the use of an electric vehicle for personal use. Details of the car share program are coming soon.

Typically, every three out of four UNH students bring their car to campus. Our goal is to reduce that number to every one out of four, which will greatly reduce our overall carbon footprint.

The next time your heading to class, ditch the car and hop on the bus. You’ll save yourself time, money, and reduce your carbon footprint.