Thanksgiving Prep: The Green Way

Be Mindful This Thursday

Thanksgiving is only a few days away!

On Thursday, whether you are dining on a big meal or spending time with your friends and family- you can practice some eco-friendly habits.  Below are a few tips that make it possible to both enjoy Thanksgiving and maintain your green lifestyle:

1) Don't waste food

After your Thanksgiving meal, you might realized there was more food prepared or bought than necessary.  Don't waste it!  If you can't fit all of the leftovers in your fridge, ask guests to take it home.  Food waste is a a serious type of waste that can impact the environment if not disposed of correctly.  It can also save money and time to re-purpose food into leftovers.

View From The Top: Perspectives on Nature

A Focus on the Beauty of Nature

The majority of past GreenLiving blog posts describes practices anyone can do to save the environment and live a more eco-friendly life.  This post, we want to highlught several natural wonders that serve as prime examples of how beautiful the world is and why our natural resources and scenery should be protected.

The Paria Canyon located in Arizona, United States.

The Verdon Gorge in Provence, France.

Skaftafell National Park in Iceland.

Grady's Environmental Commitment

Montgomery County Energy Benchmarking

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Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, and consulting real estate firm in the greater Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area.  Learn more about Grady Management on our website or Facebook page.

Green Tips: Winter Edition

A Green Reminder For The Colder Months

The air is turning colder, the days are getting shorter, and people are putting away their Halloween decorations.  That can only mean one thing- winter is right around the corner!  If you are interested in living a green life, you might think that it is tough to conserve energy in the winter.  While it can be a challenge, it is possible!  Below are a few tips to serve as a reminder for staying "green" this winter:

1. Check your thermostat:

No one wants to go through winter cold!  However, there are certain ways to reduce the amount of energy used on heat.  Don't forget to program your thermostat to a reasonable temperature.  While 80 degrees might sound enjoyable on especially frigid days- your home will still be toasty set to 70.  Also, a lot of thermostats now have programmable, energy saving, settings on them; investing in one will ensure that you are living the greenest (and warmest) way possible!