Green Property Management

As spring approaches, many cities and towns will celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is a day that is set-aside for people to recognize the beauty of the Earth and to try to minimize the impact we have on it. Earth Day celebrations often include booths that have information about Earth friendly products, and services. Many booths will include information on how you can become more Green. Music is usually included in many Earth Day celebrations and of course there is always food. People gather together to show their respect for the planet we live and love on.

Being more Green is a very hot topic right now in the news and media. It seems that everyone from soda pop to soap to light bulbs to cars are getting the Green treatment. Jumping on the Green bandwagon shows that you are trying to be responsible in your treatment of the Earth. One industry that is getting on the Green train is the self storage industry. Property management companies that own self storage facilities are seeing Green. Some self storage sites that are owned by property management companies are looking over their existing sites to see where they can improve in the Green department. Here are some things that property management companies can do to help their self storage sites be a better place in this world.

Putting lights on timers and motion sensor switches to avoid prolonged usage
Using Earth friendly chemicals for melting ice and snow and fertilizing the grass
Using Earth friendly pest control chemicals to knock down those pests
Reduce office paper consumption
Recycle office paper, and aluminum cans
Collect rainwater or use reclaimed water for watering plants and grass in your green areas
Plant more trees, grass and flowers around your property
Switch to more energy efficient light bulbs
Utilize rooftop space for solar panels
Hiring property management companies that have a Green plan

These are just a few of the many things that property management companies can do for their properties. You do not have to be some long haired tree hugging type person to believe in doing what is right for the environment and the planet. Many people are seeing the impact that people have on the Earth and they want to stop it. Many property management companies have self storage sites that look barren and industrial. But what if property management companies wanted to build a self storage site that was full of greenery and laid out to be very pleasing to the eye? Some property management companies are trying to get away from the old industrial gray building style and going to the trendy, hip looking self storage site. These newer or refurbished self storage sites can easily fit on the outskirts of a neighborhood or nestled next to an elementary school. Property management companies do not have to be ugly to be functional. Functional can be hip and it can be Green.

So, in recognition of Earth Day, try to find property management companies that are doing their part to save the Earth. If we all can do a little it will turn out to be a lot. Jumping on the Green bandwagon is a way to feel good about what you are doing to save the planet we call Earth. Do your part!