Grand Pacific Resorts proudly promotes environmental practices at all resorts to reduce our impact on the environment, improve the bottom line and satisfy owner & guest expectations for environmentally conscious hospitality practices. The Greening Committee help pioneer, champion, document and create new operational ideas for implementation of these practices at our resorts. Here's a list of our resorts and their green initiatives:

• Completed installation of motion sensors in the entry areas of all condos to reduce electical use of lights that tend to be on for long periods of time. These sensors also add the convenience of lights coming on automatically when entering with arms full.
• Installed motion sensors in all storage rooms to turn off the lights after 10 minutes of inactivitiy.
• Use of drought tolerant foliage in the new courtyard to reduce water usage.
• The new courtyard landscape renovation reduces water needs with the additon of artificial turf to specific areas within the courtyard.
• Waterless urinals and motion controlled faucets were added to public restrooms.
• New opt-in program has been started to allow Owners the opportunity to receive quarterly newsletters via email. This will reduce paper waste as well as create potentially tremendous savings in printing costs for the association.
• Glass recycling dumpster added to reclaim and recycle up to 15 tons of glass per year.
• Paper re-cycling dumpster added to reclaim and recycle up to 20 tons of cardboard and paper per year.
• Recycling programs include CFL's, ballasts, batteries, printer cartridges, and office paper.
• Use of eco friendly chemicals in Housekeeping and Laundry.
• Use of low VOC paints throughout the property.
• Midweek cleaning has been reduced to a mini cleaning—eliminates bedding changes to reduce water consumption.
• Signage to promote option to re-use bath linen rather than replacing.
• Free bus passes provided to staff to encourage use of public transportation.
• Successfully encouraged on-site restaurant to utilize a recycling service for plastic, cans, and bottles to further reduce, re-use, and recycle.
• All efforts were made, to find economically practical eco friendly materials for the renovation. Most of the new fabric choices are made from renewable resources or recycled materials; eg. Green mattresses made of recycled materials, colorfast and more durable fabrics made from recycled water bottles, and fabrics consisting of eucalyptus fibers exclusively made from renewable groves.
• Continue to voluntarily cooperate with Carlsbad Municipal Water to identify and correct untreated storm drains that run directly to the beach to help eliminate any possible contamination. These drains were built to code in 1985, but as codes have changed, even chlorinated water is now considered a beach contaminant. To date we have corrected plumbing to re-route lines from the beach shower, the pond, and ice machines to go to treated sewer lines.
• Also, joined voluntary program recommended by Carlsbad Municipal Water to annually flush all beach-going drains to reduce bacteria counts; all flushed water is collcted to go to treated drains.
• New multi-bin recycling conainers have been added throughout the property to reduce the amount of trash going to landfills.

• GPRM is working on publicity towards Green Initiatives in local papers and trade magazines.
• Installation of LED energy saving lights in the family pool, family spa and elevators
• Occupancy sensor lighting has been installed in several rooms. The sensors will detect movement and shut lights off automatically if there is no movement for a set period of time
• New in-unit and roof top HVAC condensers are energy star. The re-ducting in the units will also stop the condensers from working too hard
• Ongoing installation of low-flow kitchen and bathroom faucets at 1.5 gallons per minute
• Ceiling fans have been installed in all bedroom units
• Low-flow showerheads have been installed in all units
• Installation of new, more energy efficient commercial washers and dryers
• Throughout common areas we have planted materials with drought tolerant/or native species landscape where possible
• Organic, Rainforest Alliance certified fair trade coffee provided for Guests and Owners at Hospitality Center
• When entering units, housekeeping and maintenance team members turn off lights and televisions when Guests are absent
• Shifting of Laundry operations to off peak hours has provided much energy savings.
• Weekly audit of irrigation system
• Obtaining bids for solar powered garage gate, but there is not ROI. Researching the ROI on roof top solar panels for building
• Ongoing replacement of appliances and televisions that are energy star compliant

• Installation of 6 additional recycling containers in garage, lobby and housekeeping areas.
• Recycling program with recycle containers in each unit, as well as recycling containers at elevators.
• When entering units, housekeeping and maintenance team members turn off lights and televisions when guests are absent.
• Replacing plant materials with drought tolerant/or native species landscape where possible.
• Educating guests at Welcome Breakfast to be conscious of A/C usage and open windows.
• Sprinkler Timers continue to be effective
• Towel and Linen Exchange Cards limit excess laundry services
• Coronado Beach Resort continues to offer Owners the option to opt in their newsletters via email which assists with the conservation of paper resources and the added benefit of savings in postage.

• Continue to recycle our printer cartridges
• All rooms have faucet aerators
• All 250 room have been completed – reduces pressure of the water
• Installed new showerheads that use 2.0 gallons per minute
• If they go any lower, the water pressure causes too much vibration through the plumbing pipes
• All mattresses are made of recycled material
• Installed recycling bins at the adult and family pools
• Fireplace timers have been installed throughout the resort
• There has been a savings in the units; however, we are using more gas in our laundry facility due to more usage
• A/C set at 78 degrees & heaters set at 68 degrees in all units
• Pool set at 83 degrees & Spas set at 103 degrees
• Installed all waterless urinals in public restrooms
• Replaced all broken irrigation heads with low flow sprinklers
• Changed all unit lighting to CFL environmentally friendly bulbs
• New recycling center in the parking garage
• We currently recycle our items, give us an average of $300/month, plus the saving $500/month due to one less trash pick up
• Laundry chemicals are a green chemical biodegradable and safe for the environment
• All cleaning chemicals are green and biodegradable and safe for the environment
• All boilers have been put on a computer system to monitor the set points for gas usage
• In the process of getting certified for LEED an energy star program to meet a standard of energy savings
• Installed energy saving sensors on our vending equipment
• Installed a timer in our arcade room to shut off the electrical at night

• Installation of motion sensor electrical switches in guest rooms
• Replaced bottled water station in Fitness Center with Pure Water Technology
• Removed all exterior water spigot handles to enable minimum public area cleaning with hoses and pressure washers
• Ink and toner cartridges are recycled
• Installation of new mattresses made of recycled materials
• Motion faucets installed in public restrooms to reduce excess water usage
• Low-flow showerheads in all units
• Low-flow faucet aerators installed in all kitchens, bathroom and tub faucets to reduce water consumption

• Monitoring IPVC irrigation system, changing timers and adjusting the irrigation system that best fits the changing climate.
• Towel and Linen exchange cards are still in place to give our guests the opportunity to join our efforts to reduce water use.
• Queen and Twin size mattresses made from recycled material and soy base products.
• We continue to adjust thermostats in all unoccupied room as well as in the refrigerators.
• Recycling plastic and aluminum.
• Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL's) placed in all units plus recycling CFL's properly at end of life cycle.
• (15) energy efficient A/C units.
• Recycle broken refrigerator and microwaves.

• Recycling program with recycle containers in each unit, as well as recycling containers in new recycling bins.
• When entering units, housekeeping and maintenance team members turn off lights and televisions when guests are absent.
• Sprinklers are monitored closely to limit water output.
• Recycling Printer Toner Cartridges
• We continue to recycle paper at the front desk and encourage guests to contribute to our going green campaign

• New washers and dryers to be purchased in 2010 will be energy efficient (board approved).
• Both new outdoor Jacuzzis and pool are highly energy efficient with electricity and gas.
• Encouraging our guests to use our recycle center and program at our Welcome Breakfast.
• All units have our Go Green information on unit fridge and towel recycle program in bathrooms.
• Purchasing recycled paper for office usage.
• Low-flow showerheads in all units.
• Gas fireplaces operated by timers.
• Dimmer switches have been removed.
• Compact fluorescent bulbs are used throughout the property.
• Replacement appliances are energy efficient.
• Housekeeping and maintenance staff turn off lights and other electrical items when units are unoccupied.
• All plants are drought tolerant, native species and watered with timed irrigation Initiatives

• Recycle receptacles in the garage and common areas for guest use.
• Towel re-use program; any towel on the floor is replaced, those still hanging are left to be reused.
• Signage for the Guest room doors reminding everyone to turn off lights and AC/heat while they are gone.
• Storage rooms cleaned out in an effort to create space and less waste.
• Clubhouse and lobby temperature control.

• High efficiency lighting
• Smart Thermostats
• Occupancy Controllers for the Thermostat
• HVAC Tune ups
• High-efficiency pool pumps
• Ozone generators for the laundry
• Better CFL's
• Green Chemical Standards
• Temperature setting in units and clubhouse.
• Common Area Recycling
• Faucet Aerators
• Low flow shower heads
• Low flow toilets
• Landscaping sprinkler settings
• Linen & Towel exchange policies
• New “green” mattresses made of recycled materials
• Feline pest control

• Replacing exterior windows with energy efficient windows.
• Installed compact fluorescent bulbs in all units.
• Recycling CFS lights properly at end of life cycle.
• Installed recycling containers outside each trash chute.
• Purchasing recycled paper towels.
• Replacing appliances and television, as needed, with energy efficient appliances.
• Ceiling fans have been installed in ALL bedroom units.
• Low-flow showerheads have been installed in all units.
• Using non-toxic biodegradable cleaners.
• Installed timers on fireplaces.
• Using a boiler monitor which lowers the temperature when not in use.
• Maintenance and housekeeping turn off all lights and the thermostat when units are unoccupied.
• Weekly audit of irrigation system.

• Installation of new mattresses made of recycled materials..
• Ceiling fans in all bedroom units.
• Installation of low flow kitchen and bathroom faucets at 1.5 gallons per minute.
• Low-flow showerheads have been installed in all units.
• Recycling program with recycle containers on each floor by the elevators.
• Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL's) placed in all units plus recycling CFL's properly at end of life cycle.
• Organic, Rainforest Alliance certified fair trade coffee provided for Guests and Owners at the Hospitality Center.
• Purchase of paper products for Welcome Breakfast made from renewable sugar cane pulp.
• When entering units, housekeeping and maintenance team members turn off lights and televisions when Guests are absent.
• Weekly audit of irrigation system.
• Replacing appliances and televisions with Energy Star models.
• Blackout draperies on all windows to reduce the temperature in the units.
• Changed the water service to eliminate biweekly water delivery. This lowers our carbon footprint and eliminates the use of plastic water containers.

• Implemented heat lamp bulbs in the bathroom
• Replaced from the current 250 watt bulbs to a more energy efficient 23 watt fluorescent.
• New towel exchange card program
• Implemented low pressure shower heads in bathrooms.

• Recycling bins on property