From Ideal Bite

Wanna show your property manager who's boss? Remember who's in charge of fixing your toilet, then form a posse with other tenants from your building and see if your landlord'll green your apartments with stuff like Energy Star appliances, and low-VOC paints and carpets. Start by checking out the California Sustainability Alliance's Green Leases Toolkit or one of the other groups below. (Green leases are big with commercial props, but you might start a trend for flat dwellers.) Note: You’ll prolly have to do your part too – like committing to recycling and using high-efficiency bulbs, common prereqs for biz green leases. It's all good in a city where more than half of us rent. Kickin' eco butt, takin' names.

In SF, start by getting involved with these groups: From California Sustainability Alliance; Building Owners and Managers Association; and the San Francisco Department of Environment. For more info on green leases, check out today's Daily Tip.