With all the shopping and eating that went on over the Thanksgiving break, we can only imagine the amount of boxes, containers and waste that the garbage man has to pick up during the week. Being that we're striving to improve our impact here at Legacy Farm, we encourage our residents to be especially green  over the holidays. There's so many ways that... [Read more...]

Here at Legacy Farm, we know our residents are concerned about reducing their carbon footprints and making use of green practices. In response to this growing concern, Fogelman Management Group has put together a list of green tips that you can put to use in your everyday apartment living. Unplug appliances to avoid phantom load. Phantom load is the... [Read more...]

Did you know that the average restaurant produces approximately 50,000 pounds of garbage per year? Furthermore, did you know that nearly 95 percent of this waste could be composted or recycled? These are staggering statistics, and the reason that Project Green Fork was created. Project Green Fork is dedicated to creating a sustainable Mid-South by helping... [Read more...]

Have you been holding out on adopting a green lifestyle but are now coming around? If so, Suite101 has some tips, specifically on going green in your living room.  The reason I am discussing this area in particular is that it will be much easier to tackle the whole apartment if you focus all of your attention on one room at a time versus looking at the bigger... [Read more...]

Hello, residents! Legacy Farm is going green! Part of our green initiative involves us trying to cut down on the amount of paper notices we send you.  Send us your email address at sales@legacy-farm.com or give us a call to make sure you get on our list and stay in the loop. There are lots of things you can do on your own in your apartment to go green. ... [Read more...]

Earth Day has come and gone, but that doesn't mean that your commitment to a healthy environment has to stop. Here are a few simple ways that you can make your every day living more green. Eat greener! 1.) Seek out local. Stocking up with fresh produce from local growers not only tastes better, it also involves minimal transportation, greenhouse... [Read more...]

Hey Legacy Farm! Every little step counts, and since today is Earth Day, maybe you should consider taking small steps of your own. :) Sun Chips is presenting a new, 100% completely biodegradable chip bag as their small step. What's yours? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu5J5HQk6VY Read More →

Want an easy way to go green without leaving your home? Here’s a tip: shut down your computer at night. I know that this seems like a simple action, and that it may not effect much, but it effects more than you think. You’ll save an average of $90 on electricity a year!! Now, come on. Who doesn’t like to save money? The Department of Energy suggests... [Read more...]

The Great American Cleanup was a huge success last year with over 3 million volunteers and 64 million pounds of litter and debris removed from parks, trail ways, and waterways. The Cleanup lasted three months and volunteers gave 5.2 million hours to the cause. There is always this year to be a volunteer, but don't wait until then to start cleaning up. ... [Read more...]