GREEN LIVING
Preserving natural resources is a smart lifestyle choice that’s important to Fairfield residents and associates. That’s why we created our recycling and energy-efficiency program, Living Green®. At Fairfield communities nationwide, our management teams are committed to providing you with green living opportunities. We make it easy for you to contribute to sustainability without having to make a special effort. And before you know it, preserving nature becomes second nature.
FIND YOUR LIVING GREEN COMMUNITY
Effortlessly reduce your carbon footprint simply by joining our other happy residents at one of the over 200 apartment communities nationwide.
We strive to make a difference on the environment in each of our communities with our Living Green program, however, not all offerings are available at every community. Please check with your Community Manager for the specific Living Green features available at your community. Living Green features include:
WATER
- Water bottle refill station in a common area
- Refillable water bottles, compostable cups, or easily recyclable boxed or canned water made available in any instance where a water bottle would typically be offered
- Annual comprehensive leak inspections for pool pumps and fountains
- WaterSense aerators on fixtures in all amenity spaces and apartments
- High-efficiency washers in all apartments and/or common laundry areas
- Timers on fountains and other water features
- Low-flow fixtures that comply with WaterSense standards
- Use of a leak detection and monitoring service
LANDSCAPING
- Electric pressure washers for cleaning outdoor walkways and pavements
- High-efficiency irrigation heads
- Use of reclaimed water
- Annual irrigation audit
- Water-wise, xeriscape, or native drought-tolerant landscaping
- Eco-friendly fertilizers
- Use of rain, moisture, and/or weather-based sensors for irrigation
WASTE
- Reuse of used paper as draft paper in printers, scratch pads, copies, or for any other reasonable instance where paper needs to be used
- Informing residents of donation or resale opportunities
- Trash compactors
- Recyclable, biodegradable, and/or reusable plates, cups, and utensils used in offices and common areas
- 100% post-consumer wastepaper in offices and common areas
- Donation, recycling, and refurbishment of office furniture and equipment
- Recycling receptacles in all common areas
- Participation in e-waste recycling and/or donation
- Signage of recyclable and compostable materials near waste collection containers in all apartments and common areas and dumpsters
- Composting program for residents
- Recycling waste from repairs or minor construction
- Recycling (at a minimum) these five materials: paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal
ENERGY
- Average of one ceiling fan per apartment
- Programmable thermostats in office and common areas
- Solar heating for pools
- Annual appliance audit for leasing office and common area appliances
- Annual inspections and maintenance of the insulation and sealing of all windows and doors
- Motion detectors for power in common areas
- Smart thermostats in all apartments
- On-site solar panels
- Central air conditioning kept at 78° F for all amenity spaces, offices, and common areas during the summer
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs or LEDs) in all interior and exterior management-controlled fixtures
- ENERGY STAR® appliances in all common areas, offices, and apartments
- Dual-pane windows in all common areas, offices, and apartments
TRANSIT
- Carpooling or ridesharing programs within the community
- Information about public transit options, routes, and schedules shared with residents
- Bike rentals
- EV charging stations
- Shuttle services to major local destinations
- Electric golf carts
- Bicycle storage
- Short distance to public transportation (up to 1/2 mile)
HEALTH
- Environmentally friendly pest control
- Green Seal or EPA Safer Choice Standard certified cleaning supplies
- GREENGUARD Environmental Institute certified furniture in office spaces and common areas
- Share the Air: Smoke-free community
- CRI-certified carpet and carpet pad with low VOC adhesives in all areas with carpet
- Low or no VOC paint for all walls
ADMINISTRATION
- Online rent payments
- Digital application process
- Online leasing
- Sharing programs for tools, equipment, and other items that residents may need infrequently
- Digital communication is encouraged and used as a primary form of contact
- Green team led by on-site community management
- Third-party certification (i.e., LEED, Green Globes, etc.)
CORPORATE OFFICE
5355 Mira Sorrento Place,
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92121
858.457.2123
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5355 Mira Sorrento Place,
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92121
858.457.2123
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