We at Apartments International care about the environment as much as we do about our clients.

Cutting down on excess waste and energy usage is beneficial to everyone. With all of our suites taking the same green initiatives, we are raisng environmental awareness through out our organization and can inspire others to follow a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

We pride ourselves on taking the
steps necessary in making all of
our suites as eco-friendly as possible for
our clients, as well as
the environment.

The following is a list of green solutions already being applied to our suites.

• High Efficiency Compact Flourescent Lights(CFS) are used in place of the standard light bulb. These light bulbs use 66% less energy
• Our suites are cleaned with bio-degradable cleaning solutions which create an environmentally-friendly and safe living environment
• Our guests are encouraged to participate in the Blue Bag Recycling program. See below for more details
• Our suites are equipped with high efficiency appliances and electronics

In Suite Blue Bag Recycling Program Toronto

Our suites are participating in the new blue bag program by the City of Toronto. Suites are equipped with the recycling bag accompanied with detailed information on recycling guidlines. The aim is for a cleaner city by reducing excessive household waste, while at the same time, make recycling easier and more convenient.

Statistics show that the City of Toronto's condominiums and apartment buildings are only recycling approximately 13% of the their household waste. With the excessive amount of garbage going to landfills, the City of Toronto is trying to maximize the amount of recyclables and minimize the amount of excess waste.

For more information about the recycling program, please visit www.toronto.ca/recycle

We encourage our guests to participate in the worldwide green initiative. Here's how you can take part and better conserve energy:

• Adjust the water level on the washing machine to match the size of the laundry load


• Cleaning the lint out of the dryer after each load of laundry dramatically increases efficiency


• Make showers shorter to use less energy and hot water


• Pull the plug on battery chargers, laptops, cell phones and digital cameras because they always draw power if they’re plugged in


• Try slow cooking. It reduces energy consumption even though the cooking times are extended


• Use a toaster oven instead of a microwave whenever possible


• Use a kettle with an automatic shut off

• Allow food to cool before placing it in the refrigerator


• Use the oven light to check on food instead of opening the door.


• Vacuum the refrigerator coils to keep them efficient


• Turn off the monitor if you are not going to use the computer for more then 20 minutes


• Turn off both the monitor and the CPU if you will be away from the desk for more then 2 hours


• Use the ovens self-cleaning system after cooking to take advatange of the existing heat


• Set the heat to 20°C when at home and 18°C overnight


• When using the dishwasher, set it to airdry and only run it when it is full


• Use pots with tight fitting lids. Your food will cook much faster

For more information on how to keep this world green, visit the following websites for additional information and money saving opportunities.

• One Million Acts of Green


• Ontario Action plan against Climate Change


• Count me in Ontario - 100 Practical Green Tips


• David Suzuki Foundation - Global Warming Prevention


• National Quality Insitute - Let's go Green Canada