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Welcome to El Granada Apartments

We hope that you enjoy your new
apartment. From the beginning, our
vision for El Granada Apartments was
to create a vibrant and healthy
community 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.





BUILDING GREEN

Buildings have a great environmental impact on the Earth, its wildlife, and its
natural resources such as the air we breathe and the water we drink. For this
reason, we used an integrated approach to help conserve resources and lessen our
buildings impact on the environment. From start to finish, our team was guided
by careful decision-making, design, construction and operations strategies.


Green buildings start by being located in green locations. A green urban

solution, El Granada is considered a smart growth location because it is located
within walking distance of the BART, our transportation rail, bus routes, as well as
downtown destinations. Convenient access to mass transit means that residents
can be less dependent on cars to get to and from work, stores, theaters and parks.
As a result, less fuel is used, pollution is reduced and residents save money. The
more that residents can walk and bike to and from their destinations and home,
the healthier their lifestyle will be.
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WELCOME TO EL GRANADA APARTMENTS





The location of your building is just one of the many green choices made when
creating the building. Other features that reduce the buildings environmental
impact and allow residents to save energy, water and money, and promote healthy
habits for themselves and their families include:


the use of environmentally friendly building materials

water conserving plumbing fixtures

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 supporting the vision by taking steps to help protect our environment
and create a healthier lifestyle






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, corridors
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 farmers 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.









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 as turning 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 about
the importance of taking care of our environment.


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 climate
change.


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 GREEN IMPORTANT?

It surprises many people that homes, not cars, are the biggest polluters 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 live green, each one of us has the ability
to help eliminate these problems while reducing many of our everyday costs as well.
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, clean drinking water, safe food and
cost-effective electricity.

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GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

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


The Enterprise Green Community Guidelines;

The U.S. Green Building Councils Leadership in Energy and Environmental

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

ENERGY STAR.



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 Partners 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 1980s, 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 builders 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 as the green housing
standard. El Granada is pursuing Enterprise Green Communities Certification.
FACT: Carbon in the Earths
atmosphere traps the suns heat and
keeps the earth warm. This is
good, because otherwise it would be too
cold for us to live on this planet.
Unfortunately, our excessive
burning of fossil fuels such as coal, gas,
and oil in cars and power plants
increases 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 was
developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a standard
certificate for excellence in green building. ENERGY STAR is a similar
certificate developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


These two certifications are like a cars 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 type
of construction and rates buildings by how green they are built. According to
the EPA, an ENERGY STAR rated new home will use 20 to 30 percent less
energy than a standard home


THIS LIVING GREEN GUIDE

This guide provides you with information about how you can live a green
lifestyle in your unit including how to:


Shared space (bicycle storage)

Keep your home clean and healthy

Save energy and water

Make the most of your apartments amenities to reduce costs

Use your homes 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 GREEN AND HEALTHY FUTURE

We hope that this guide supplies useful information to you for creating a
healthier, vibrant, involved and friendly community.
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 SHARED
SPACE





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 cars 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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HOW TO SAVE
WATER & ENERGY



SAVING WATER AND ENERGY

Conserving energy and water resources benefits the environment in a variety of
ways. For example, using less electricity reduces power plant emissions, which in
turn, reduces air and water pollution, and helps to protect everyones health.


In addition, the less energy that is used in the building, the less money you will
have to pay for these utilities. Below are some features of your building and
some suggestions to help you save even more energy, keep the air in your home
comfortable and clean, and lower your monthly energy bills.


CONTROL ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Simple ideas like switching off electrical equipment such as computers and
televisions when not in use, and unplugging equipment like cell phone chargers
when not in use, can result in considerable savings because such equipment
consumes energy even when dormant. This saves you money, and helps save the
planet. When you get your first electric bill, you might want to see if you can
beat it in future months by using electricity more thoughtfully. You will find
the turning off the lights when you leave a room saves quite a bit, and leaving it
on doesnt have any benefit.

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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
whenever youre 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 dont 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 break
the bulbs.


Do not throw away fluorescent light bulbs in the trash; the buildings 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 from
non-renewable fossil fuels such as coal or oil that pollute the air, contribute to
global warming and place excessive demands on the earths 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 TEMPERATURE CONTROL

There are many different ways to keep your home comfortable that are cost
effective and energy efficient. If you are warm during 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 blinds
stay 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 utility bill.


WINDOWS

Each home features fully operable windows to permit natural ventilation
during the warmer months. Windows left partially open when the ceiling fan
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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 to
close your windows to keep the cool air inside your apartment.


Drafts lower the insulating power of your apartment and cause heaters and air
conditioners to work much harder to reach a comfortable room temperature.
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 doors
(if you have them) to property management so that issues can be addressed.


FANS

Regularly cleaning fans and vents will improve indoor air quality and help prevent
the spread of allergens such as dust and molds.


HEATING UNITS

How you manage the climate comfort of your home can have a tremendous

impact on energy efficiency and the environment.
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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 too
warm. 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 less comfortable
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 short
time. 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 USE AND 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, rivers 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 showers and sinks try the following tips:



When using a sink or the shower, dont 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 apartment, notice
that your faucets are leaking, or that your toilet is running for a long time
after it has been flushed and you cant get it to stop, please notify the
buildings maintenance staff right away so that any required repairs can be made.
Try not to take very long showers; a 5-minute shower uses less hot water
than a bath and saves money.
When using a clothes washer, try to run full loads whenever possible.




HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS

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 in disposing of them.


HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

In addition to this guide, you should also have owners 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 to
request help. The best way to make contact is via email at
elgranada@pradogroupproperties.com.


Household appliances are major consumers of both energy and water. Following

are some suggestions to help increase their energy efficiency:



REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

Each home has a top-freezer refrigerator. All have NeverClean condensers and
are self defrosting. Condenser coils, located behind the grill at the bottom of the
refrigerator, are encased so they dont require cleaning in normal operating
environments. However, we strongly encourage that the bottom of the refrigerator
is kept clean of dust or debris 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 dishwashers 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 TO KEEP YOUR
HOME HEALTHY & CLEAN



GREEN MATERIALS

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 are
fully 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 binders 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 vapors you
will notice how fresh the building smells and that any introduction of new
materials containing VOCs will be quickly noticeable. Also, as a no-smoking
building, the air you breathe will be fresher and cleaner.


Another similar construction material that can cause health issues is 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 buildings roof,
insulation and windows, a significant amount of consideration was given to the
use of materials in the buildings common areas and apartments.


HOUSEKEEPING

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


Following are some recommendations on general housekeeping practices,
cleaning products, and laundry:


Sweep the floors of your apartment regularlywe recommend at least once
a 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
whenever they are dirty.
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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 cant 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.
Dont 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 theyre dirty or smelly.

When using a cleaning product, read its label and follow the instructions for
using and storing the product.
Dont mix different cleaning products together unless specifically
recommended or unless they are benign, non-reactive, non-toxic substances.

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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 as low-
VOC or non-toxic, whenever possible.


CLEANING PRODUCTS

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, eye
irritation 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 its 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 irritation. Also avoid most anti-bacterial and anti-microbial

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



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

all products that are labeled Danger-Poison. Products with Warning labels are
also dangerous, but less so, and products labeled with Caution are the least
harmful of the three, although they can still be hazardous. Also avoid products that
are labeled as Corrosive, Severely Irritating, Highly Flammable, or Highly
Combustible. And avoid aerosols when possible; they often contain substances
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 problems. Also avoid using mothballs; instead, store wool items in plastic bags or
airtight containers. If there is a moth problem, you can kill the moth eggs by washing
the affected garments in hot water or putting them in the freezer for a few days.


SIMPLE, NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS

Some very basic and multi-purpose household substances can be used as safe and
effective alternative cleaning solutions for most household cleaning jobs. These
household items include: baking soda, white vinegar, lemon juice, and salt, as well
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 bathroom
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 as well 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 as non-toxic, low VOC or zero 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 dont 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 FOR YOUR FLOORS


To take care of your floors:

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 floor.
Do not apply wax furniture polish or silicone products or use too much
water when cleaning. Use only a slightly damp mop.
Protect your floors from sharp furniture legs by placing furniture caps or
similar protectors 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
assessed to the tenant.

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LAUNDRY

When your laundry items are only slightly dirty, you should select the cold water
setting to do your wash. 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 & Hammers Washing Soda. Only a
small amount of detergent is necessary; do not use more than the amount that is
recommended in the instructions on the box/container.


When you are done drying your clothes, please clean the lint out of the dryers
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 for
many years after they have been
disposed of, polluting soil and water.
Biodegradable packaging and cleaning
supplies break down over time and
decompose into non-toxic elements
that dont harm the environment.
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Other laundry tips to help reduce your costs include:



Washing one big load of laundry uses less energy than two small loads. Make
sure your load is full before running the machine to save money.
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 machines 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 cleaners as suggested.

Please do not overload the dryer.



PEST CONTROL

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 buildings 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
have linked some pesticides to cancer, birth defects, neurological disorders, and
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immune system disorders, as well as allergies. Pesticides should 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 where
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 issues if they arise.


PEST PREVENTION

The best defense against pests is to keep them from coming into your apartment
in 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 there. 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). As
noted above, VOCs are found in
many paints, glues and carpets and
may be a health hazard. The carpets,
paints, 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 paints and the Green Label on
carpets and rugs to make sure that
what you buy is low in VOCs.
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PEST PREVENTION TIPS

Clean up any open, unsealed food and crumbs. 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 spills or sticky substances from all floors 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 regularly.

Rinse bottles, cans and containers 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
materialsincluding paper, aluminum and tin cans, plastic, cardboard, newspapers
and magazinemust 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
buildings maintenance staff can recycle fluorescent light bulbs. Wire coat hangers
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 dont attract pests.


There is a trash room on every floor of the building. Empty the contents of your
recycling can into the hallway trash rooms recycling bin (and your trash cans
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 contact
maintenance.



REUSE ITEMS INSTEAD OF DISPOSING THEM

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

including http:www.p2guys.org/recycleguys/tips for 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 forests are
being cut down to make paper.
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 OF HOW TO REUSE ITEMS

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 leftovers in a reusable container.



PURCHASE PRODUCTS MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS

Many products, such as plastic containers, paper towels, toilet paper, notebooks,
and glassware come from recycled materials. Purchasing these products show
manufacturers 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

this guide; it includes pictures of the various types of recyclable materials.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

Hazardous waste materials may NOT be thrown in the garbage. They must be
dropped off at the appropriate city facility for safe disposal or recycling, so that
they dont 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

computers, 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, 7,000
gallons of water, and 60 pounds of air
pollutants. If all 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
virgin aluminum, one of the most
energy intensive metals to produce.
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FACT: Fruits and vegetables from
supermarkets usually have traveled
thousands 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
doors 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 farmers 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 GREEN COMMUNITY RESOURCES


BERKELEY PARKS GUIDE

BAY AREA FARMERS MARKET GUIDE









IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Police & Fire 911


City of Berkeley Police Department 510-981-5900

UC, Berkeley Police Department 510-642-6760


Berkeley Fire Department - 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 to
Property Management should follow
procedure outlined in the Rules and
Regulations. A work order form is
provided for such requests.



The phone number of the
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Management Office is 510-841-9444.
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APPENDIX





LIVING GREEN COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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



U.S. Green Building Council

http://www.usgbc.org



EPA ENERGY STAR

http://www.energystar.gov



Electronics TakeBack Coalition
http://www.computertakeback.com


EPA Personal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator
http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/
resourcecentertoolsGHGCalulator.html


EPA Green Vehicle Guide
http://www.epa.gove/greenvehicles


National Geographic Green Guide

www.greenguide.com
Planet Green Resource

www.planetgreen.discovery.com



Treehugger
www.treehugger.com


Green Living Tips
www.greenlivingtips.com


Living Green Online Shopping
www.livinggreen.com


Green and More Online Shopping
www.greenandmore.com





BERKELEY COMMUNITY PARKS



ADVENTURE
PLAYGROUND



162 University Avenue, Berkeley Marina
AQUATIC PARK
80 Bolivar Drive, at the foot of Bancroft
Way (between Ashby and University
Avenues)
BATEMAN MALL
PARK
3027 Colby Street, near Prince Street
BAY TRAIL West I-80 from Emeryville to Richmond
BECKY TEMKO
TOTLOT
2424 Roosevelt Street between Dwight and
Channing Ways
BERKELEY ROSE
GARDEN
1200 Euclid Avenue, across from
Codornices Park
BERKELEY WAY
MINI PARK
1294 Berkeley Way, at West Street
CEDAR-ROSE PARK
1300 Rose Street between Hopkins and
Cedar Streets
CESAR CHAVEZ
PARK
11 Spinnaker Way, North of the west end
of University Avenue, Berkeley Marina





CHARLIE DORR
MINI PARK





2208 Acton Street between Allston and
Bancroft Ways
CODORNICES PARK
1201 Euclid Avenue, across from Rose
Garden
DOROTHY BOLTE
PARK
540 Spruce Street at Michigan Avenue
FREDERICK MINI-
PARK
780 Arlington Avenue at Yosemite Road
GEORGE FLORENCE
MINI-PARK
2121 Tenth Street between Allston Way
and Addison Street
GLENDALE-LA
LOMA PARK
1310 La Loma at Glendale Avenue
GREAT STONEFACE
PARK
1930 Thousand Oaks Blvd, at Yosemite
Road and San Fernando Ave
GREG BROWN MINI-
PARK
1907 Harmon Street (between Adeline
Street and Shattuck Avenue)
GRIZZLY PEAK
PARK
50 Whitaker Avenue between Miller and
Sterling Avenues (west of Grizzly Peak
Blvd.)
GROTTO ROCK
PARK
879 Santa Barbara Road, north of Indian
Rock Avenue
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GROVE PARK
1730 Oregon Street at Martin Luther King
Jr. Way
HALCYON
COMMONS
Center of Halcyon Court at Prince Street
(one block west of Telegraph Avenue)
HARRISON PARK 1100 4
th
Street at Harrison Street
HASKELL-MABEL
MINI-PARK
1255 Haskell St at the Corner of Haskell
and Mabel Streets (south of Ashby
Avenue)
HORSESHOE PARK 101 Seawall Drive, Berkeley Marina
INDIAN ROCK
PARK
950 Indian Rock Avenue at Shattuck
Avenue
JAMES KENNEY
PARK
1720 Eighth Street between Delaware and
Virginia Streets
JOHN HINKEL PARK
41 Somerset Avenue between Southampton
Avenue and Road
JOHN MUIR SCHOOL
PARK
2941 Claremont Avenue south of Ashby
Avenue
KING SCHOOL
PARK
Hopkins Street east of Colusa Avenue
LE CONTE SCHOOL
PARK
2221 Russell Street, between
Ellsworth and Fulton Streets
LIVE OAK PARK
1301 Shattuck Avenue, at Berryman Street
between Shattuck Avenue and Oxford
Street
MALCOLM X
SCHOOL PARK
3081 King Street, near Ashby Avenue and
Ellis Street
MARINA MALL 201 University Ave, Berkeley Marina
MLK JR CIVIC
CENTER PARK
2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, between
Allston Way and Center St
MONKEY ISLAND Claremont Boulevard at Oak Knoll Terrace
MORTAR ROCK
PARK
901 Indian Rock Avenue at San
Diego Road
OAK PARK
35 Domingo Avenue and El Camino Real
(south of Ashby Avenue)
OHLONE PARK
OH lone Park West at 1701 Hearst
Avenue; Ohlone Park East at 1933 Hearst
Avenue; on Hearst Avenue from Milvia to
Sacramento Streets
PEOPLE'S PARK*
2556 Haste Street, Half a block east of
Telegraph Avenue between Haste Street
and Dwight Way
PRESENTATION
PARK
2199 California Street at Allston Way
PRINCE STREET
TOTLOT
1631 Prince Street between California and
King Streets
REMILLARD PARK
80 Poppy Lane at Keeler Avenue and
Miller Avenue
ROSA PARKS
SCHOOL PARK
920 Allston Way between Eighth and
Ninth Streets
SAN PABLO PARK
2800 Park Street between Russell and
Ward Streets
SHOREBIRD PARK 160 University Avenue, Berkeley Marina



SIXTY-THIRD
STREET MINI-PARK
1615 63rd Street between King and
California Streets
SOLANO-PERALTA
PARK
1559 Solano Avenue at Peralta and
Capistrano Avenues
STRAWBERRY
CREEK PARK
1260 Allston Way, Between Bancroft Way
and Addison Street at West Street
TERRACE VIEW
PARK
1421 Queens Road near Fairlawn Drive
(west of Grizzly Peak Blvd.)
THOUSAND OAKS
SCHOOL PARK
1780 Tacoma Ave. at Ensenada Ave.
VIRGINIA-MCGEE
TOTLAND
1644 Virginia Street, at the Corner of
Virginia Street and McGee Ave.
WASHINGTON
SCHOOL PARK
2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, entrance
at 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 the
1940s. It's been cited as a model for other farmers' markets because of its
support 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 Education
About 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 94111
Ferry Plaza has a smaller market on Tuesdays

Fillmore Farmers' Market
The Fillmore Farmers' Market is seasonal, beginning at the end of April
and 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 Company
closed after 25 years in the area, members of the community organized to form a farmers' market
that 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 Civic
Center Bart.
Sundays: 7:00a to 5:00p
1182 Market Street (at 8th Street & Grove)
San Francisco, CA 94102
See market on map
UN Plaza has another farmers' market on Wednesdays