303 Second Street - Eco-Awareness Fair

Eco-Awareness Fair

Our Eco Awareness Fair was a huge success! We had 11 vendors present and there were lots of goodies being distributed as well as information on how to reduce our overall carbon footprint.

We would like to thank our sponsoring vendors for participating in our Fair and we look forward to working with them on our continuing greening efforts.

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Fair Recap:

Able Green Janitorial – Explained what green products they use in our building. They had an array of microfiber tools on display in conjunction with Waxie. They also answered any questions regarding cleaning, chemicals and how to green clean.

San Francisco Public Utilities (SFPUC) – Our water is one of our most precious resources. Our tenants were able to take advantage of the water programs offered to residents of San Francisco.

Zipcar – Car sharing is an important part of decreasing our carbon footprint. Tenants were able to sign up for a discounted membership to get started in this great program.

Bay Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)- Gave participants a chance to sign up to receive notification regarding the air quality so they can be active participants in “Spare the Air” events.

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) – Everyone wants to know how they can lower their electricity and gas bills. This was a great opportunity to speak to representatives on both the corporate and residential side to get tips.

Waldeck's Office Supplies for a Small Planet – Displayed a variety of office supplies and green alternatives for our tenants to view and take home. What a wonderful alternative to buy green and from a local vendor as well.

The Green Zebra – A little book that offers a wide variety of local shops, restaurants, health services, etc. If you are looking to experience something new and feel good about supporting local, sustainable business. Great opportunity for our tenants.

Transportation Management Association of San Francisco (TMASF) – What types of city transportation are available? How often does the BART trains run? Bridge closures? Major traffic jams? This group is your connection to what is going on and how it affects your commute. All of our tenants benefit from the announcements they provide because transportation affects all of our daily lives.

Golden Gate Disposal – Did you ace the quiz of how to tell the difference between trash and recycle? Golden Gate Disposal provided stickers, posters, signage for trash, compostables and recycling. This invaluable information teaches how to handle trash, compostable, and recycling both at home and at work.

San Francisco Bike Coalition (SF Bike Coalition) – Like to ride your bike? Need more bike lanes? Tenants were able to sign up to receive newsletters, information and a discount on a membership. By being a member you also get a discount on various bike shops around San Francisco.

Method Home – Our tenant were able to test more natural sustainable products for the home and office. With a wide variety of products Tenants were able to be introduced or share with others about their positive use of the natural product.

It was our honor to bring together several of the vendors we work closely to achieve these milestones and well as new vendors for our tenants to have a chance to interact with. 303 Second believes working with companies that compliment what we are doing and give our tenants a chance to explore other avenues in an informal, fun but educational platform which can be applied not only at work but also at home.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORING VENDORS:

Able Janitorial	Method Home	Transportation Management Association
Bay Area Air Quality Mgmt District	PG&E	Waldeck's Office Supplies
Green Zebra	SF Bike Coalition	ZipCar
Golden Gate Disposal	SFPUC

Able Janitorial
Having been active members in the United States Green Building Council since 2005, all Able Companies and employees share a passion for the environment and recognize that part of being a responsible member of the business community includes operating with sustainable practices which protect the environment.	Back to top
Whether it is microfiber and GreenSeal Certified cleaning solutions for our cleaners, or GreenAble cleaning program with our labeled equipment Able Building Maintenance can deliver the programs necessary to achieve sustainability. Able Companies have embraced all possible sustainable solutions and recognize that supporting and promoting environmental stewardship is a necessity. Able Management can assist you with any level of commitment to green, whether it is LEED Certification or simply just wanting to do the right thing, we have your solution.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment in the San Francisco Bay regionThe Air District aims to: Attain and Maintain Air Quality Standards Increase Public Awareness of Positive Air Quality Choices Develop and Implement Protocol and Policies for Environmental Justice	Back to top
Green Zebra
A coupon book, a directory, an educational resource, the brand new 2009 Green Zebra guide, with editions for San Francisco and the Peninsula/Silicon Valley show you how to have fun living green in the Bay Area, while saving thousands of dollars too.	Back to top
Golden Gate Disposal
Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling is San Francisco's authorized collection company serving businesses in the Financial District and contiguous neighborhoods including North Beach, South of Market, South Beach, Fisherman's Wharf and the Marina District. Golden Gate also proudly provides recycling services, including our Food Scrap Compost Program, to more than 100 businesses in Oakland and city offices. We also offer shredding and e-recycling programs.
Method Home
Adam Lowry and Eric Ryan not only founded one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, they are single-handedly turning the consumer-packaged-goods industry on its head. Eric knew people wanted cleaning products they didn't have to hide under their sinks. And Adam knew how to make them without any nasty toxic ingredients. Their powers combined, they set out to save the world. Enlisting the help of industry veteran Alastair Dorward, they created an entire line of home care products that were more powerful than a bottle of sodium hypochlorite. Gentler than a thousand puppy licks. Able to detox tall homes in a single afternoon. Visit their website at http://www.methodhome.com.	Back to top
PG&E
At PG&E, we are committed to being an environmental leader and demonstrating this through our actions. We pledge to think creatively, work cooperatively and be results-oriented in our environmental stewardship efforts The well-being of our communities is important to us, and we believe it is our responsibility to contribute to their growth and vitality. Empowering our employees and customers to take action on the environment is just one way we help make things better.	Back to top
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Through day-to-day advocacy, education, and working partnerships with government and community agencies, the SFBC is dedicated to creating safer streets and more livable communities for all San Franciscans. Our active 10,000 members represent San Franciscans of all ages, from all neighborhoods, who are working towards more safe, efficient, and green ways to move around our city. Because of our efforts, the number of residents biking for transportation has doubled in the past 10 years. Today, over 30,000 San Franciscans use bicycles as their primary mode of transportation.	Back to top
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is a department of the City and County of San Francisco that provides water, wastewater and municipal power services to San Francisco. The SFPUC's Water Conservation division works with residents, businesses and communities to encourage efficient water-use and offer a variety of helpful water saving programs and incentives. Visit our booth to learn more about water conservation programs and services for your home or business.	Back to top
Transportation Managment Assoc. of SF
Since 1989, the Transportation Management Association of San Francisco (TMA) has guided more than 70,000 commuters bound for one of our 55 commercial office buildings in San Francisco. We are a privately funded non-profit association with a small staff governed by an active board of directors. We encourage our members to explore alternative commute modes to that of driving alone with the message of reducing congestion, improving air quality, and reducing our dependence on natural resources. We send our message out through city-wide commute events, commute clinics, electronic information on commute options, and electronic campaigns about travel conditions.	Back to top
Waldeck's Office Supplies
Waldeck's is dedicated to environmentally spicing up the office products industry. We look to provide a unique shopping experience for our retail and online clientele. We're getting there. Waldeck's team of employees, partners and advisors are working towards our goal of creating true excitement in both the environmental and office products worlds.
ZipCar
Zipcar, the Bay Area’s largest car sharing provider, wants to help you simplify and green up your everyday travel. Whether for work or just for errands, Zipcar provides an alternative to driving your car every day to the office and/or personal car ownership. With more than 30 makes and models available by the hour or day and on a self serve basis, you are in control.
Through our partnership, 303 Second Street tenants have an opportunity to a great promotion. Zipcar will waive the One-time corporate enrollment fee so you and your employees can take advantage of discounted membership and corporate rates. For more information, contact Jennifer Payne-Sleight at jpayne@zipcar.com. Back to top