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Eco-Friendly Apartment Living: How to Do It Right

Maintaining a sustainable lifestyle while living in an apartment is easier than you might think! All you have to do is look for a building with the right amenities and you can live the eco-friendly life you love.

First, look for energy-efficient apartments. The more measures the building takes to reduce energy and water use, the better. The units at Stoney Creek Towers in Hamilton have energy-efficient lighting and appliances to make your life easy without wasting electricity.

Choosing an apartment near to amenities can also keep your lifestyle more eco-friendly. When you live within walking or biking distance to shops, restaurants, doctors, banks, and other places you need to go frequently, you don’t contribute to air pollution. Plus, not driving will save you tons of money in gas, insurance, and maintenance. Is school or work far away? No problem! Choose a building near a public transportation route. Stoney Creek Towers is located near major highways and bus routes.

If you can, find yourself an apartment with your own outdoor space. It can be a patio, balcony, or even a little yard. Use this space to grow your favorite plants, whether you want to have fresh vegetables and herbs for dinner or pretty flowers to brighten up your space. Plants help clean the air, plus growing your own food means a much smaller carbon footprint than buying produce from a store. Each apartment at Stoney Creek Towers includes a balcony where you can house your plants and take in spectacular views of Lake Ontario.

No matter how big a city you live in, calling an apartment home doesn’t mean you have to give up your eco-conscious lifestyle. Get creative! Use your space to its fullest extent and start up earth-friendly programs if your building doesn’t already have them.

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Enjoying the sunshine poolside at Stoney Creek Towers. One of several amenities offered here.

Each building at Stoney Creek Towers is pet friendly. Your furry friends are always welcome!

Stoney Creek Towers is the perfect place to raise children and enjoy special moments together as a family.

Start the day off on the right foot with a healthy breakfast in Stoney Creek Towers newly renovated kitchens.

Welcoming you and your family to Stoney Creek Towers. One, two or three bedroom apartments are available.

Stoney Creek Towers is in close proximity to restaurants and offers easy access to bus routes and major highways, such as the Red Hill Valley Parkway and the Queen Elizabeth Way.