Guide PDF
Please find the link to the 32 page PDF of the Eco-Strata Guide, printed in April 2009. The table of contents is below.
Please click to download the PDF of the Eco-Strata Guide (3.8 MB).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Authors
Acknowledgements
Welcome
Why an Eco-Strata Guide?
The good news story
Expert information is widely available
What should I be thinking about?
Starting your Eco-Strata project
Get the strata council informed
Create a “green” or sustainability committee
Know your building
Develop an action plan
Think big, but keep it manageable
Set targets and track progress
Get expert advice
Ideas are everywhere
Balance costs today with benefits in the future
Life cycle thinking
Identify and address challenges
Getting started: Simple changes in the building and common areas
Lighting
Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Fluorescent lights
Pulse-start metal halide lights
High-pressure sodium lights
Automatic lighting controls
Timers
Motion / occupancy sensors
Photocells
Exit signs
Domestic hot water
Insulation
Caulking
Weather stripping
Pipes
Pools and hot tubs
Interior refurbishments
Paints and finishes
Tiles
Flooring and carpets
Insulation
Cleaning supplies
Landscaping: Green your green space!
Waste and recycling
10 steps for better waste recycling and disposal in your building
Building maintenance: ‘Better to prevent than to cure!’
Important changes in individual apartments and condo units
Water
Toilets
Faucets and shower heads
Cleaning decks in winter
Gas fireplaces
Washers (shared or in individual units)
Drying laundry
Drying racks
Dryer balls
Refrigerators and freezers
Automatic lighting controls for the home
Installing power bars for appliances
Larger investments: The next steps to greening your multi-family dwelling
Tools and insights
Bylaws and rules to support your building’s sustainability efforts
Examples of bylaws
Examples of rules
Become a change agent in your building… and in your community
Reach out to other residents
Communicate well
Conduct an effective meeting
Treading lightly: Buildings and beyond
Final words