GREEN PROPERTIES therefore reduces the need for water .
REDUCE , RE-USE , RECYCLE
Recycling reduces the amount of waste that gets sent to landfills and incinerators . The chemicals released from the waste in these landfills are very harmful to the environment , which is why recycling can help slow down global warming , reduce pollution , and help conserve energy .
You can reduce your own waste footprint by creating your own compost heap from food waste . Compost helps maintain the quality of the soil by enriching it with nutrients from the decomposed organic material . It helps maintain moisture and
“ Implementing some of the technologies and techniques mentioned above would not only benefit the environment but could help increase the value of your property as well .”
Similar to recycling and composting , upcycling ( turning unwanted or used objects into an object of higher value ) helps reduce the number of chemicals released into the atmosphere by landfills and incinerators , as well as reduces the need to produce
64 SEPTEMBER 2022 SA Real Estate Investor Magazine