- We don't just build buildings we build homes, and the homes we build are for life.
- Condo living gives you the benefit of owning your own home, with none of the maintenance worries.
- Why wait? You can move in right away.
- Buying your first home can feel like a big step. When you buy a Tridel home, the step feels a lot smaller.
- The quality of care our customers receive at Tridel is as important to us as the quality of the buildings they live in.
- When a company is as dynamic as Tridel is, there's always something new and exciting to tell people about.
- When you buy a new Tridel home, you get an exciting new lifestyle to go with it.
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Environmentally Friendly Living Tips

Use your thermostat
Your thermostat keeps you comfortable in your home, but it is also a tool which can help you manage costs. In most condominiums, a large proportion of the heating and cooling costs are paid as part of your common area charges. So, do yourself and your neighbors (and your City) a favor by turning down the heat when you are out.
Run your appliances during off-peak hours

Although the cost of electricity has been evening out as a result of government mandated rate caps, it has not become cheaper to produce. We suggest that you do your part to reduce the load on the infrastructure by running your major appliances at off-peak hours (after 8 pm or before 6 am). For example, many dishwashers are equipped with a four hour time delay which allows you to run your machine while you are out or asleep (and when rates are cheapest). Shifting your demand load won't make you rich, but if more of us did it, we would all be better off. Check your smart meters to see how you are using energy during the day.
Replace bulbs with compact fluorescent lighting

"If every household in the U.S. replaced one light bulb with a CFL, the environmental impact would be equivalent to the removal of 1 million cars from the road." CFLs provide the same amount of light as standard incandescent bulbs, but have lower wattage ratings, can use up to 66% less energy and last up to 10 times longer. Replacing a 100 watt incandescent with a 32 watt CFL can save up to $30 in electricity costs over the life of the bulb. Remember, less energy also means less pollution. CFLs also reduce fire and burn risks when compared to halogens.
Sort recyclables

Recycling counts. Thousands of tons of Toronto's garbage finds its way onto diesel powered trucks destined for landfills in the U.S. Help reduce waste and lesson the demand for raw materials. Tridel helps residents sort their recyclables by installing chutes and sorters in buildings. And for information about what Toronto recycles, download the flyer from the City of Toronto website.
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/garbage/waste_tips.htm
Buy Energy Star products

The Energy Star Program rates many consumer electrical appliances for energy efficiency. Look for their label when buying a television, DVD player, or toaster oven, and you will feel even better about how you've spent your money.
http://www.energystar.gov/
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar/english/consumers/electron.cfm?Text=N&PrintView=N
Be healthy

Canadians spend a lot of time indoors during the winter months. Studies show that indoor air quality can actually be worse than the pollution outside, and the Canadian Lung Association points out that this has a lot to do with the choices we make when buying household products. Look for cleaning products that emit few odors. Seventh Generation and Ecover are examples of two manufacturers who make popular cleaning agents that are produced in an environmentally responsible way. Look for other manufacturer's environmentally conscious products in health food stores.
Be a conscientious consumer

For a range of products that meet government sanctioned third party certification standards, go to www.environmentalchoice.com

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