living green guide el granada

8/11/2019 Living Green Guide El Granada

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Welcome to El Granada Apartments

We hope that you enjoy your new apartment. From the beginning, ourvision for El Granada Apartments wasto create a vibrant and healthycommunity that residents would be

proud to call home.

We carefully planned and redesigned El Granada Apartments to offer

distinctive housing for the UC, Berkeley campus that promotes a

healthier lifestyle and conserves natural resources .


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WELCOME TOEL GRANADA APAR TMENTS

The location of your building is just one of the many gr een choices made w hen

creating the building. Other features that reduce the b uilding

s environmentalimpact and allow residents to save energy, water and money, and promote healthy

habits for themselves and their families include:

the use of envir onmentally fr iendly building mater ials

water conserving plumbing fixtur es

energy saving fluorescent lights and appliances

large windows an efficient heating and hot water system

covered bike storage

Each of these elements helps to create a positive living environment, conserve

valuable resources, and reduce utility bills.

BUILDING COMMUNITY

It is our hope that this building and its living green mission, offers residents

a strong sense of community to enjoy. We invite residents to become actively

involved in support ing the vision by taking steps to help protect our en vir onment

and create a healthier lifestyle


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To keep the building healthy and to conserve natural resources, we ask that

residents clean and maintain their apartments using green products and practices,

just as the building maintenance staff does on a daily basis in the lobby, corr idor s

and other shared spaces .

We prepared this Living Green Guide to give you tips on how to keep your home

clean, green and healthy. It also identifies mass transit options, community

resources, open spaces and f ar mer s markets in the surrounding neighborhood that

can also contribute to building a greener lifestyle.

Many of our suggestions are easy to adopt and all of them are worth the time and

effort. We hope that you will use this Guide and that it will help you to maintain

a healthy green lifestyle.


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WHAT IS LIVING GREEN?

Living Green means making environmentally responsible decisions in your

daily life to support your health as well as the health of the community, region

and planet. These choices can be as simple asturning off lights when you leave

a room, recycling your bottles and cans, taking the BART or bus to work,

walking or biking instead of driving, or teaching your friends and family aboutthe importance of taking care of our en vir onment.

Scientists predict that the effects of global warming will lead to such changes as

increases in seasonal temperatures and more severe weather in the coming century.

The consequences of these changes are unpredictable but could include an increase

in the spread of disease,drought, flooding, and uncertainty in food supplies. We

have many reasons to try to reduce our output of the gases that create climatechange.

Minor changes to our daily living habits may seem unimportant when we think

about the challenge of global warming. However, when all of us do even one

small thing as a community and as a nation, even seemingly minor lifestyle

changes can add up and make a big difference.


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WHY IS LIVING GREENIMPOR TANT?

It surprises many people that homes, not cars, are the biggest polluter s in the

United States. For example, the average American household produces 3,500

pounds of garbage, 450,000 gallons of wastewater, and 25,000 pounds of carbon

dioxide (CO2) each year. Human-created carbon dioxide emissions from our burning of gas, oil and coal, is considered to be largely responsible for global

warming due to the Greenhouse Effect it creates.

As a nation, Americans consume approximately $80 trillion worth of energy each

year. This large use of energy contributes to: our lessening natural resources and

affordable energy; global warming; polluted air, drinking water and soils;and

heightened health risks for children and adults alike.

The good news is that by taking steps to l ive green, each one of us has the ability

to help eliminate these problems while reducing many of our everyday costs aswell.

Living Green helps to protect our natural environment by limiting the amount of

resources we consume. It helps to ensure that future generations can enjoy benefits

that we often take for granted such as fresh air, cleandrinking water, safe food and

cost-effective electricity.


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GREENENVIRONMENTAL PR OGRAMS

How can you tell how green a building actually is?There are a number of nationalgreen building rating standards that certify a b uilding. The major ones include:

The Enterprise Green Community Guidelines;

The U.S. Green Building Council s Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Design (LEED ) for Homes, (Midrise Pilot) certification;

ENERGY ST AR .

Each of these systems requires independent verification of green claims. Each

system offers a helpful measure for the public to understand just how green a

building may be.

Enterprise Community P ar tner s is a national not for profit organization dedicated to

building safe, affordable housing for all in need. Enterprise was one of the leading

advocates of lead-free housing in the 1980 s, when lead poisoning was a common

threat to young children living in low income housing. More recently, Enterprise,

recognizing the need for environmentally healthy housing, created the Green

Communities program to educate b uilder s and community groups how to design

and build green affordable homes. The Enterprise Green Community Guidelines

became the first national green standard for multi-family homes, and has been

adopted by many cities, housing authorities and other agencies asthe green housing

standard. El Granada is pursuing Enterprise Green Communities Certification.

FACT: Carbon in the Ear th s

atmosphere traps the sun s heat andkeeps the ear th warm. This is

good, because otherwise it would be too

cold for us to live on this planet.

Unfortunately, our excessive

burning of foss il fuels such as coal, gas,

and oil in cars and power plantsincreases the amount of carbon

dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and

causes the earth to become warmer

and warmer. This excessive heating of the

earth is called Global Warming. The

best way to stop global warming

is to reduce our dependence on fossil

fuels by driving less and conserving

energy .


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LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and w as

developed by the U.S. Green Building Council

(USGBC

) as a standardcertificate for excellence in green building. ENERGY ST AR is a similar

certificate developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

These two certifications are like a car s mile-per-gallon (M.P.G.) rating for

buildings; they demonstrate that a certified home will use less energy than

the average home, much like a M.P.G. rating shows how much fuel a car will

consume. The USGBC has broken LEED into categories based on the typeof construction and rates buildings by how green they are b uilt. According to

the EPA, an ENERGY ST AR rated new home will use 20 to 30 percent less

energy than a standard home

THIS LIVING GREENGUIDE

This guide provides you with infor mation about how you can live a green

lifestyle in your unit including how to:

Shared space ( bicycle storage)

Keep your home clean and health y

Save energy and w ater

Make the most of your apar tment s amenities to reduce costs

Use your home s appliances efficiently

Recycle


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Find green community resources

Access public transportation Find help if you have questions or problems

This Living Green Guide is just one way to help residents understand Living

Green. Other opportunities to learn more about Living Green include:

Building events such as living green parties for residents to answer questions

and offer residents new tips for living green; Green tips posted on the community bulletin board, along with recycling,

water and energy guidelines;

Building staff ready to help residents adjust apartment temperature settings

and controls to ensure that systems are operating efficiently and as intended.

A GREENAND HEALTHY FUTURE

We hope that this guide supplies useful information to you for creating ahealthier, vibrant, involved and friendly communit y.

We also hope that it inspires you to walk, bike and venture beyond your

building to explore other resources and natural areas in your community that

help to sustain our city and region.


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OUR SHAREDSPACE

BICYCLES

We provided a bicycle storage area on the first level of the building . We provided

the bike storage area for residents to help reduce dependency on car s and promote a reduction in the use of natural resources and carbon emissions.

Bicycle riding is also an easy form of exercise. Studies indicate that moderate exercise

and weight-loss reduces the chance one will suffer from heart disease, cancer or diabetes.


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LIGHTING

When possible, use daylight to light your home naturally instead of using energy

consuming artificial lights. Turn off lights and any electronic equipment

whene ver you re leaving your apartment or when you do not need them to be

on. Artificial lighting can cause a room to heat up very quickly. Your apartment is fitted with compact florescent lights to reduce energy use. These lights also last

longer than regular incandescent lights. For the light fixtures lamps that you will

bring in as furniture, try using cooler fluorescent light bulbs so you don t need to

air condition a room being warmed by incandescent and halogen lights. When

the light bulbs burn out in your apartment, notify property management; they

will help you find energy-efficient replacement bulbs. Because they contain a

small amount of mercury, which is a hazardous substance, be careful not to breakthe bulbs.

Do not throw away fluorescent light bulbs in the trash; the b uilding s staff will

take them from you to ensure proper disposal. Avoid using halogen lamps. Not

only are halogen lamps major energy wasters, but they also pose a significant fire

hazard because they get so hot.


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INSULATION

Heating and cooling buildings consumes a lot of energy that typically comes fromnon-renewable fossil fuelssuch as coal or oil that pollute the air, contribute to

global warming and place excessive demands on the earth s natural resources.

Insulation is one of the simplest yet effective tools to conserve energy. Proper

insulation helps to keep heat in your apartment in the winter and cool air in your

apartment in the summer.

VENTILATION AND TEMPERATURECONTROL There are many different ways to keep your home comfortable that are cost

effective and energy efficient. If you are warm dur ing the summer months,

consider opening the windows and turn on the fans instead of operating the air

conditioning. You can also leave the windows open in the night during warm

weather to naturally cool the space before the coming days heat gains. Close the

blinds during the day, especially on windows facing southwest to block hot sun

during the summer and reduce cooling needs. We recommend that the blindsstay down and the slats remain open to admit light. During the winter months,

if you are too warm, please turn your thermostat down rather than open your

windows. This practice will conserve energy and reduce your util ity bill.

WINDO W S

Each home features fully operable windows to per mit natural ventilation

during the warmer months. Windows left partially open when the ceiling f an


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is operating is an excellent way to circulate air throughout your apartment and

keep it cool. If you need to use your air-conditioning unit, please make sure toclose your windows to keep the cool air inside your apartment.

Drafts lower the insulating power of your apartment and cause heater s and air

conditioner s to work much harder to reach a comfortable room temperatur e.

Closing your windows tightly, when your air conditioning unit is on, will save

energy. Please report any drafts or leaks around your windows or exterior door s

(if you have them) to property management so that issuescan be addressed.

FANS

Regularly cleaning fans and vents will improve indoor air quality and help pr event

the spread of allergens such as dust and molds.

HEAT ING UNIT S

How you manage the climate comfort of your home can have a tremendous impact on energy efficiency and the en vir onment.


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The heating in each apartment is controlled by a radiator mounted on the floor

that can be readily adjusted by the resident if the apartment is too cold or toowarm. The radiator can be controlled by the silver valve on the side of the

radiator.

If you need help adjusting the radiator in your apartment to meet your comfort

level, please ask the building manager to help you. If one room is lesscomfortable

than another, please contact the building manager who will make additional

adjustments to achieve a balance between the rooms.


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Do not leave the heat on when you have the window open, or open the window

when you have the heat on unless you just need to air out the room for a shorttime. Opening the window while, heating or cooling the room at the same time

wastes energy. As another reminder, do not place furniture next to the radiator .

WATER USEAND CONSERVATION

Although it seems like water is everywhere, only 1% of it is safe for human use.

Americans use roughly 380 billion gallons of water per day, leading to water

shortages and drained lakes, r iver s and streams. Rising water costs have also made

it more expensive to get the water we need to live. Conserving water in your

home will help reduce bills and ensure that we have a clean and healthy water

supply in the future.


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To save water when using shower s and sinks try the following tips:

When using a sink or the shower, don t run the faucet longer than is

necessary for your task. When you turn a faucet off, make sure that it is all

the way off.

If you hear the sound of dripping or trickling water in your apar tment, notice

that your faucets are leaking, or that your toilet is running for a long time

after it has been flushed and you can t get it to stop, please notify the building s maintenance staffright away so that any required r epair s can be made.

Try not to take very long showers; a 5-minute shower uses lesshot water

than a bath and savesmoney.

When using a clothes washer, try to run full loads whenever possible.

HAZARDOUS LIQUID S

Do not pour any hazardous chemicals or paints down the drain or into the

ground. These chemicals will eventually find their way into the ground and


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pollute the groundwater and soil. Save any products and ask the maintenance staff

for guidance indisposing

of them.

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

In addition to this guide, you should also have owner s manuals for the appliances

in your apartment; please refer to those manuals for information on maintaining

your appliances. If you do not have those manuals, please request them from a

building manager. If anything breaks in your apartment, or if you need some

other type of maintenance or repair help, please contact the property manager torequest help. The best way to make contact is via email at

[email protected] .

Household appliances are major consumer s of both energy and water. Following

are some suggestions to help increase their energy efficiency:

REFRIGER ATOR/FREEZER Each home has a top-freezer refr igerator. All have NeverClean condenser s and

are self defrosting. Condenser coils, located behind the grill at the bottom of the

refrigerator, are encased so they don t require cleaning in normal operating

environments. However, we strongly encourage that the bottom of the refrigerator

is kept clean of dust or debr is and the area behind the refrigerator is cleaned

regularly.
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Other suggestions to maximize the use of your refrigerator include:

Maintain refrigerator at 35F to 38F

Maintain freezer temperature at 0F

Pull the refrigerator forward twice a year to sweep and clean behind it. If

you would like to be shown how to do this or if your refrigerator is not

working properly, please contact property management.

PORTABLE DISHWASHERS

Suggestions to maximize use of your dishwasher include: Make sure the dishwasher has a full load before using it.

The energy used during the dry cycle on dishwasher s can be saved by

propping the dishwasher door open and air-drying dishes.

Use liquid dishwasher detergent instead of powder soap.

Use the delay feature to take advantage of reduced energy rates late at night.


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HOW TOKEEP YOUR

HOME HEALTHY &CLEAN GREENMATERIALS

Many materials commonly used in modern construction contain chemicals that

discharge a gas when they are new. This is what you may smell when you enter

a room that has been newly painted or had carpeting installed. It is known as

off -gassing because the materials are often wrapped and shipped before they arefully cured and aired, or when they are first applied in the field. These vapors,

which can be a sign of the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), can

be harmful when trapped inside and can lead to sick building syndrome. VOCs

are found not only in paints and carpets but in glues and binder s that hold many

materials together. Your building was constructed and finished with materials

that contain no or very low VOCs. Without the presence of these vapor s you

will notice how fresh the building smells and that any introduction of newmaterials containing VOCs will be quickly noticeable. Also, asa no-smoking

building, the air you breathe will be fresher and cleaner.

Another similar construction material that can cause health issuesis urea

formaldehyde. Urea formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance in wood.

But it is also added as a binder or adhesive in the manufacturing of wood panels,

flooring and wood products made of composite wood or thin wood layers such


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as plywood. It is the vapor of this added urea formaldehyde that can adversely

affect indoor air quality.

In addition to the environmentally responsible approach to your b uilding s roof,

insulation and windows, a significant amount of consideration was given to the

use of materials in the b uilding s common areas and apartments.

HOUSEKEEPING

Its important to take care of your home, to keep it clean and pest-free, and toclean it using safe products, in order to help protect your health and maintain a

pleasant living en vir onment.

Following are some recommendations on general housekeeping practices,

cleaning products, and laundry:

Sweep the floor s of your apartment regularly we recommend at least oncea week.

All of the hard surface flooring should be mopped whenever it starts to get

dirty or sticky.

Wash any dirty dishes daily and clean kitchen surfaces with a damp cloth

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If water or any liquid is spilled on any surface , soak it up immediately

with a dry towel or rag.

Wipe up any puddles of water from your bathroom or kitchen floor to help

prevent mildew and water damage.

If your toilet overflows and you can t get it to stop, report it to maintenance

staff immediately.

Open the window whenever there are odors, fumes from cleaning products

or other chemicals, or excess moisture in your apartment. Use of the

overhead fan will also help to circulate the air out the room quickly. Clean any grease builds up. Don t use bristle brushes or other abrasive products when cleaning, as they

can leave scratch marks.

Throw out and replace used sponges and cloths/rags if they re dirty or smelly.

When using a cleaning product, read its label and follow the instructions for

using and storing the product.

Don t mix different cleaning products together unless specifically

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If you need to dispose of a chemical cleaning product, please contact

management. (See the next section on Trash and Recycling)

Glues, adhesives, paints, and other household products often contain volatile

organic compounds (VOCs), which contribute to indoor air pollution (as

well as to outdoor smog). Try to choose products that are labeled aslow-

VOC or non-toxic, whenever possible.

CLEANING PR ODUC TS

Cleaning your home is important because it helps remove harmful contaminants,such as mold and bacteria. However, studies indicate that many conventional

cleaning products can also cause health problems.

The use of toxic cleaning products can be a particular problem for people who

have health conditions such as asthma or allergies or who have chemical

sensitivities or weak immune systems. Some cleaning products can cause

headaches, dizziness, skin irritation, respiratory irritation and asthma, eyeirritation or worse; some contain cancer-causing substances, reproductive toxins,

central nervous system toxins, and endocrine system/hormone disruptors.

PRODUCTS TO AVOID

Avoid the use of chlorine bleach unless it s absolutely necessary to use such a

strong disinfectant. Hydrogen peroxide is a good alternative to chlorine bleach.

Never use undiluted chlorine bleach or ammonia. Both chemicals can cause


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major respiratory ir r itation. Also avoid most anti-bacterial and anti-micr obial

products; use of such products can cause germs to become resistant to antibiotics.

Read product labels, including the small pr int. As a general rule, you should avoid

all products that are labeled Danger -Poison. Products with War ning labels are

also dangerous, but less so,and products labeled with Caution are the least

harmful of the three, although they can still be hazar dous. Also avoid products that

are labeled asCo r r osive, Severely Irritating , Highly Flammable, or Highly

Comb ustib le.

And avoid aerosols when possible; they often containsu b

stance

s

that are flammable and that can contribute to indoor air quality problems.

Avoid using most air freshener products, especially if labels state that they

contain para-dichlorobenzene. Ingredients like this can cause headaches and other

health pr oblems. Also avoid using mothballs; instead, store wool items in plastic bagsor

airtight containers. If there is a moth problem, you can kill the moth eggs by washing

the affected garments in hot water or putt ing them in the freezer for a few days.

SIMPLE, NATURAL CLEANINGPR ODUC TS

Some very basic and multi-purpose household substances can be used as safeand

effective alternative cleaning solutions for most household cleaning jobs. These

household items include: baking soda, white vinegar, lemon juice, and salt, aswell

as hydrogen peroxide and borax. Borax and baking soda are especially versatile

household products that can be used for a variety of purposes.


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For example, baking soda will clean and deodorize all kitchen and bathr oom

surfaces. Just dissolve a few tablespoons in some warm water, or use the baking

soda directly on a damp sponge. A combination of baking soda, hot water,

and vinegar can clear drains. Alternatively, using a mild soap like dishwashing

detergent or liquid/Castile soap with some water will clean most surfaces

adequately. A sample recipe for a non-toxic, all-purpose cleaner for cleaning

countertops, floors, walls and other services is:

1 quart warm water 1 teaspoon liquid soap

1 teaspoon borax

cup undiluted white vinegar

Mix ingredients and store in a spray bottle .

Miscellaneous ingredients can be used separately aswell as effective cleaners.

PURCHASE NON-TOXIC CLEANERS

Many store-bought cleaning products now carry Green Label certification;

check the label to see if the products you are using qualify. When at the store,

look for products that are labeled asnon-toxic, low VOC or zer o VOC, and/

or biodegradable. Also look for unscented products (some people are allergic

to certain fragrances) and products with recyclable packaging/containers. If the

stores where you shop don t carry them, please ask them to!


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Please see the Appendix for web sites providing resources and more information

on green cleaning products.

CARING FORYOUR FLOORS

To take care of your floor s:

Clean your floor regularly by sweeping/dust mopping or vacuuming. If the

floor is muddy it can be cleaned with a SLIGHTLY damp mop, making sure

the dirt is rinsed out of the mop and not spread back on the f loor .

Do not apply wax furniture polish or silicone products or use too much

water when cleaning. Use only a slightly damp mop .

Protect your floor s from sharp furniture legs by placing furniture caps or

similar pr otector s on them. If moving a heavy object across the floor, place a

piece of carpet (or similar) underneath it.

Store your bicycle in the bike storage area in the alley instead of your

apartment; bicycles often bring in oil on their tires and can stain surfaces.

If you cannot remove a stain, please contact your building manger and

arrangements for a professional cleaner will be made. Depending on the

source and extent of the stain, a fee for professional cleaning may be

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LAUNDRY When your laundry items are only slightly dirty, you should select the cold water

setting to do your w ash. This setting will help to save energy.

Choose a laundry detergent that is labeled as phosphate-free, biodegradable, and/

or non-toxic. You should also consider selecting an unscented product. Examples

of such products include borax and Arm & Hammer s Washing Soda. Only a

small amount of detergent is necessary; do not use more than the amount that isrecommended in the instructions on the bo x/container.

When you are done drying your clothes, please clean the lint out of the dr yer s

lint filter . This will help the dryer work better for the next person who uses it

and prevents the lint from becoming a fire hazard.

FACT: Chemical cleaners and

packaging can stay toxic f or

many years after they have been

disposed of, pollut ing soil and wat er . Biodegradable packaging and cleaning

supplies break down over time and

decompose into non-toxic elements

that don t harm the environmen t.


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Other laundry tips to help reduce your costs include:

Washing one big load of laundry uses lessenergy than two small loads. Make

sure your load is full before running the machine to save mone y.

Washing only full loads of laundry save the average American home as much

as 3,400 gallons of water a year.

Wash full loads of laundry with cold water. Washing clothes in hot water costs

more and does not sterilize clothes. Heating water to hot accounts for

90% of the machine s washing energy; only 10% goes to power the motor .

Switching to cold can save the average household more than $400 annually

with an electric water heater and $300 annually with a gas heater.

Use non-toxic soaps and alternative cleaner s as suggested.

Please do not overload the dr yer .

PESTCONTROL

It is important to keep your apartment free of pests (such as cockroaches, rodents,etc.), since pests can carry disease. If you find bugs, ants, rodents, or other pests in

your apartment, report it to the b uilding s maintenance staff right away.

PESTICIDES

Please do not use toxic pesticide products, such as Raid spray. Most pesticides

are poisons, and they are often poisonous to humans, as well as to pests. Studies

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immune system disorders, as well as allergies. Pesticidesshould only be used as a

last resort and in very small amounts. As a general rule, it is best to avoid products

that are labeled Danger -Poison .

Ants

If ants are in your apartment, try sprinkling borax at holes and crevices wher e

they are entering; ants do not like boric acid. If you decide that you must use

some chemical pest control products, consider using only baits for cockroaches

and ants.

Rodents

Traps should be used for rodents rather than poisons. Building management staff

should be able to help you with these issuesif they arise.

PESTPREVENTION

The best defense against pests is to keep them from coming into your apartmentin the first place, rather than having to get rid of them later. Many pests are

attracted by grease, sweets, other types of food, and standing water. If your

apartment is clean and dry, it isnt likely that pests will want to live ther e. The

following are some specific steps that you can take to keep pests from finding

food, water, or hiding places in your apartment.

FACT: Many flooring products contain

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Asnoted above, VOCs are found in

many paints, glues and carpets and

may be a heal th hazard. The carpets,

pain ts , sealants and glues used at

El Granada Apartments were

chosen for their low-toxicity and

low-VOC content to ensure that the

air quality inside your home remains

healthy. When purchasing these

products yourself, look for the Green

Seal on pain ts and the Green Label on

carpets and rugs to make sure that

what you buy is low in V OCs.


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PESTPREVENTION TIPS

Clean up any open, unsealed food and cr umbs. Wrap and seal any leftover

food and put it the refrigerator or in a cabinet if tightly sealed.

Do not leave dirty dishes on countertops and in the kitchen sink overnight.

Clean up spillsor sticky substances from all floor s and surfaces.

Keep your kitchen clean (counters, cabinets, sinks, floors, stove and

microwave); be sure to clean up any grease with soapy water and dry off any

wet areas.

Sweep, mop and vacuum r egularly. Rinse bottles, cans and container s before putting them in the recycling bins.

Take your garbage and recyclables to the trash room at least once a day if

there any pests in your apartment.

Minimize clutter and paper piles that can provide hiding places for pests.

If you notice any water leaks or moisture-damaged materials in your

apartment, report the issue to building maintenance staff immediately.

TRASH AND RECYCLING

Your city currently picks up recycling every week at your building. Recyclable

materials including paper, aluminum and tin cans, plastic, cardboard, newspaper s

and magazine must be separated from garbage . Glass is currently picked up at

the building; if that changes, you will receive a notice from management.


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Materials that cannot be recycled include: light bulbs, plastic bags, Styrofoam,

ceramic dishes, coat hangers, waxed cardboard, mirrors, and window glass. The

building s maintenance staff can recycle fluorescent light bulbs. Wire coat hanger s

can be recycled if collected and returned to a local dry cleaner for the purpose.

Your apartment should have a small blue recycling can as well as a trash can.

Please put all recyclable materials into the blue can, separated from the trash.

Before putting recyclable bottles and cans into a blue bin, please rinse them out

with water, so that they don t attract pests.

There is a trash room on every floor of the building. Empty the contents of your

recycling can into the hallway trash r oom s recycling bin (and your trash can s

contents into a trash bin in the trash room) at least once a week, or every evening

if there are any pests in your apartment. You should wash out your recycling can

and trash can as often as is necessary to remove sticky residues that might attract

pests.

If you have items that are too large to fit in the bins, please contactmaintenance.

REUSEITEMS INSTEAD OF DISPOSING THEM

Many items we throw out can be used again. You can visit many websites

including http:ww w.p2guys.org/recycleguys/tips f or more ideas.

FACT: Recycling can help prevent

global warming. Trees naturally reduce the carbon dioxide levels

in the atmosphere by transforming

carbon dioxide into oxygen .

Unfortunately, entire forest s are

being cut down to make pape r .

Without these forests, carbon dioxide

levels increase and global warming

intensifies. The more we recycle, the

fewer trees we need to cut down.
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SOME SIMPLE EXAMPLES OFHOW TO REUSEITEMS

Donate old clothes to a local thrift shop.

Bring canvas, cloth, or old plastic bags with you to the store instead of

bringing home new ones. The big green tote filled with green cleaning

products given to you as a welcome gift is perfect for groceries and shopping.

Purchase and use reusable shopping bags instead of using and discarding

plastic bags. The United States consumes an estimated 380 billion plastic bags

per year, 97% of which are not recycled.

Use silverware instead of disposable cutlery and paper plates. Pack your lunch or leftover s in a reusable container.

PURCHASE PRODUCTS MADE FROM RECYCLEDMATERIALS

Many products, such as plastic containers, paper towels, toilet paper, notebooks,

and glassware come from recycled materials. Purchasing these products show

man uf acturer s that you support recycling efforts and can reduce the amount of

natural resources we consume.

Use recycled, non-chlorine bleached paper and bath products when possible.

These products are far less polluting than products containing bleach.

Refer to the Recycling Collection sheet that is in the Appendix at the back of

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HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPO SAL

Hazardous waste materials may NOT be thrown in the garbage . They must be

dropped off at the appropriate city facility for safe disposalor recycling, so that

they don t contribute to the contamination of the air, water, or soil.

Hazardous waste materials include:

chemical cleaning supplies

batteries (all types) fluorescent lamps/light bulbs

paint, paint thinners, primers, stains and other finishes

toxic glues and adhesives

medical/biohazard waste (including needles)

pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizer

computer s, TVs, and other electronic equipment

printer/copier ink/toner used motor oil

cans with compressed gases

If you have hazardous materials to dispose of and cannot arrange to drop them

off at the appropriate facility, let the building manager know; a staff member will

help you.

FACT: Every ton of 100 % recycled

paper saves an estimated 4,100 kilowatt-hours of energy, 7,00 0

gallons of water, and 60 pounds of air

pollutants . If al l paper towels were

made with 100% recycled materials,

approximately 1 million tons of used

paper would be kept out of our waste

stream.

Recycling of aluminum cans saves

80-90% of the energy used to make

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FACT: Fruits and vegetables from

supermarkets usually have traveledthousands of miles for days or even

weeks, causing its nutritional value,

freshness and taste to decline with

time. Food from farmers markets

and community gardens is often

picked less than 24 hours before you

purchase it !

NO SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building, including on fire escapes . If

you smoke on the sidewalk outside the building, please do not stand near the

door s to the building or near any open windows. If you must smoke please do

not drop cigarette butts on the sidewalks outside the building.

HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD

Fruits and vegetables bought at f ar mer s markets and grown in local community

gardens can be less expensive than buying at the supermarket, often contain fewer pesticides than grocery store produce, and help support local farmers. Purchase

of locally-grown food greatly reduces the estimated 1,500 miles of trucking

transportation that goes into taking the average fruit or vegetable to popular

brand supermarkets.


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APPENDIX

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

LIVING GREENCOMMUNITY RES OUR CES

BERKELEY PARKS GUIDE

BAY AREA FARMERS MARKET GUIDE


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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Police & Fire 911

City of Berkeley Police Department 510-981-5900

UC, Berkeley Police Department 510-642-6760

Berkeley Fire Depar tment - Non-Emergency 510-981-3473

Pacific Gas and Electric(Natural Gas Odors) 800-743-5000

Comcast Cable 800-266-2278

Berkeley Recycling 510-524-5355

Electronic Recycling

Green Citizen Berkeley 510-981-1900

Alameda County Computer Resource Center 510-528 -4052

Any questions or requests t o

Pr oper ty Management should follow

procedure outlined in the Rules and

Regulations. A work order form is

provided for such r equests.

The phone number of the -

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APPENDIX

LIVING GREENCOMMUNITY RES OUR CES

There is a great depth of information on line offering tips for green living and shopping opportunities for healthy products. The followingwebsites are useful in learning more about Green Buildings and how you can live a healthier , beneficial lifestyle for while serving

the en vir onment.

U.S. Green Building Council

http://ww w.usgbc .org

EPA ENERGY ST AR

http://ww w.energystar .gov

Electronics TakeBack Coalition

http://ww w.computer tak eback.com

EPA Personal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator

http://y osemite .epa.gov/oar/global war ming.nsf/content/

resourcecentertoolsGHGCalulator.html

EPA Green Vehicle Guide

http://ww w.epa.gove/g reenvehicles

National Geographic Green Guide

www.gr eenguide .com

Planet Green Resour ce

www.planetgreen.discovery.com

Treehugger

www.tr eehugger .com

Green Living Tips

www.greenlivingtips.com

Living Green Online Shoppingwww.livinggreen.com

Green and More Online Shopping

www.greenandmor e.com
http://www.usgbc.org/http://www.usgbc.org/http://www.usgbc.org/http://www.usgbc.org/http://www.usgbc.org/http://www.energystar.gov/http://www.energystar.gov/http://www.energystar.gov/http://www.energystar.gov/http://www.energystar.gov/http://www.energystar.gov/http://www.computertakeback.com/http://www.computertakeback.com/http://www.computertakeback.com/http://www.computertakeback.com/http://www.computertakeback.com/http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/http://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://www.greenguide.com/http://www.greenguide.com/http://www.greenguide.com/http://www.greenguide.com/http://www.greenguide.com/http://www.greenguide.com/http://www.planetgreen.discovery.com/http://www.planetgreen.discovery.com/http://www.treehugger.com/http://www.treehugger.com/http://www.treehugger.com/http://www.treehugger.com/http://www.greenlivingtips.com/http://www.greenlivingtips.com/http://www.livinggreen.com/http://www.livinggreen.com/http://www.greenandmore.com/http://www.greenandmore.com/http://www.greenandmore.com/http://www.greenandmore.com/http://www.greenandmore.com/http://www.greenandmore.com/http://www.greenandmore.com/http://www.livinggreen.com/http://www.greenlivingtips.com/http://www.treehugger.com/http://www.planetgreen.discovery.com/http://www.greenguide.com/http://www.epa.gove/greenvehicleshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/http://www.computertakeback.com/http://www.energystar.gov/http://www.usgbc.org/


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GROVE PARK 1730 Oregon Street at Martin Luther KingJr. Way

HALCYONCOMMONS

Center of Halcyon Court at Prince Street(one block west of Telegraph Avenue)

HARRISON PARK 1100 4th

Street at Harrison Street

HASKELL-MABELMINI-PARK

1255 Haskell St at the Corner of Haskelland Mabel Streets (south of AshbyAvenue)

HORSESHOE PARK 101 Seawall Drive, Berkeley Marina

INDIAN ROCKPARK

950 Indian Rock Avenue at ShattuckAvenue

JAMES KENNEYPARK 1720 Eighth Street between Delaware andVirginia Streets

JOHN HINKEL PARK 41 Somerset Avenue between SouthamptonAvenue and Road

JOHN MUIR SCHOOLPARK

2941 Claremont Avenue south of AshbyAvenue

KING SCHOOLPARK Hopkins Street east of Colusa Avenue

LE CONTE SCHOOLPARK

2221 Russell Street, betweenEllsworth and Fulton Streets

LIVE OAK PARK 1301 Shattuck Avenue, at Berryman Street

etween Shattuck Avenue and OxfordStreet

MALCOLM XSCHOOL PARK

3081 King Street, near Ashby Avenue andEllis Street

MARINA MALL 201 University Ave, Berkeley Marina

MLK JR CIVICCENTER PARK

2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, betweenAllston Way and Center St

MONKEY ISLAND Claremont Boulevard at Oak Knoll Terrace

MORTAR ROCKPARK

901 Indian Rock Avenue at SanDiego Road

OAK PARK 35 Domingo Avenue and El Camino Real(south of Ashby Avenue)

OHLONE PARK

OH lone Park West at 1701 HearstAvenue; Ohlone Park East at 1933 HearstAvenue; on Hearst Avenue from Milvia toSacramento Streets

PEOPLE'S PARK* 2556 Haste Street, Half a block east ofTelegraph Avenue between Haste Streetand Dwight Way

PRESENTATIONPARK 2199 California Street at Allston Way

PRINCE STREETTOTLOT

1631 Prince Street between California andKing Streets

REMILLARD PARK 80 Poppy Lane at Keeler Avenue and

Miller Avenue

ROSA PARKSSCHOOL PARK

920 Allston Way between Eighth and Ninth Streets

SAN PABLO PARK 2800 Park Street between Russell andWard Streets

SHOREBIRD PARK 160 University Avenue, Berkeley Marina
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SIXTY-THIRDSTREET MINI-PARK

1615 63rd Street between King andCalifornia Streets

SOLANO-PERALTAPARK

1559 Solano Avenue at Peralta andCapistrano Avenues

STRAWBERRYCREEK PARK 1260 Allston Way, Between Bancroft Wayand Addison Street at West Street

TERRACE VIEWPARK

1421 Queens Road near Fairlawn Drive(west of Grizzly Peak Blvd.)

THOUSAND OAKSSCHOOL PARK 1780 Tacoma Ave. at Ensenada Ave.

VIRGINIA-MCGEETOTLAND

1644 Virginia Street, at the Corner ofVirginia Street and McGee Ave.

WASHINGTONSCHOOL PARK

2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, entranceat McKinley Avenue and Bancroft Way

WILLARD PARK 2730 Hillegass Avenue, at Derby Street
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POPULAR BAY AREA FARMERS MARKETS

Alemany Farmers' Market Alemany Farmers' Market is the oldest in the Bay Area, begun in the1940s. It's been cited as a model for other farmers' markets because of itssupport of small farms. Sat: dawn to dusk

1000 Alemany Boulevard (junction 101 & 280)

San Francisco, CA 94110

Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market The Ferry Plaza market is run by CUESA Center for Urban EducationAbout Sustainable Agriculture, operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays.Saturdays event is the bigger of the two.Sat: 8:00a to 2:00p (120 Vendors) One Ferry Building

San Francisco, CA 94111Ferry Plaza has a smaller market on Tuesdays

Fillmore Farmers' Market The Fillmore Farmers' Market is seasonal, beginning at the end of Apriland running through November. Sat: 9:00a to 1:00p (Apr to Nov)

Fillmore Street (at O'Farrell)San Francisco, CA 9411

Noe Valley Farmers' Market The Noe Valley Farmers' Market is a great example of civic action. When the Real Food Companyclosed after 25 years in the area, members of the community organized to form a farmers' marketthat would support the farmers, merchants and neighbors. Sat: 8:00a to 1:00p

3861 24th Street (between Sanchez and Vicksburg)San Francisco, CA 94114

Berkeley Farmers' Markets

The Ecology Center in Berkeley has been running the Berkeley Farmers' Markets for 20 years. There are three

Berkeley markets: Tuesday, Thursday and the largest on Saturday.

Sat: 10:00am to 3:00p Saturday Market: Center Street - Berkeley (between Milvia & MLK)

Berkeley also has farmers' markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Oakland Grand Lake Farmers' Market

The Grand Lake Farmers' Market runs year round in a parking lot near the 580 freeway. Sat: 9:00a to 2:00p

Splashpad Park (at Grand Avenue and Lakepark Way)Oakland, C

UN Plaza Farmers' Market The prices are great! Its a San Francisco old-timer, it's ethnically diverse, and conveniently located by CivicCenter Bart.

Sundays: 7:00a to 5:00p 1182 Market Street (at 8th Street & Grove)San Francisco, CA 94102See market on map

UN Plaza has another farmers' market on Wednesdays
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