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Use this template to track and document recycling of waste created during construction and demolition.
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Download Debris Recovery Plan.pdf (50.29 KB)
Download Debris Recovery Plan Final (115.5 KB)
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Use this model language in your specifications for C&D waste management and recycling.
BrochuresThe Bay-Friendly Rating Manual for New Civic, Commercial and Multifamily Landscapes is an essential resource for achieving a Bay-Friendly Rated Landscape. It is written for landscape design and construction professionals and Bay-Friendly Raters to help them meet the requirements of the Bay-Friendly Rated Landscapes program.&nb
BrochuresDownload lists of Bay-Friendly plants to help you get started with finding the right plants for the different areas of your site and for different uses, such as lawn alternatives, butterfly hosts, and hedges.
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- Download Top Bay-Friendly Plants (PDF) (56.9 KB)
Download Top Bay-Friendly Plants (Excel) (77.43 KB)- Download Invasives Alternatives Plant List (PDF) (46.42 KB)
- Download Invasives Alternatives Plant List (Excel) (75.43 KB)
- Download Lawn Alternatives Plant List (PDF) (78.27 KB)
- Download Lawn Alternatives Plant List (Excel) (79.37 KB)
- Download Bay-Friendly Plant Communities (PDF) (779.29 KB)
- Download Bay-Friendly Plant Communities (Excel) (799.1 KB)
- Download Butterflies Plant List (PDF) (44.58 KB)
- Download Butterflies Plant List (Excel) (75.18 KB)
- Download Hedges Plant List (PDF) (56.67 KB)
- Download Hedges Plant List (Excel) (78.25 KB)
- Download Swales Plant List (PDF) (55.96 KB)
- Download Swales Plant List (Excel) (82.29 KB)
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BrochuresDownload a brief presentation (in PDF format) showing the process of using sheet mulch to convert a grassy median to a beautiful, low water landscape at the Harbor Bay Business Park in Alameda, CA.- Brochures
This guide explains how to reduce waste and create beautiful landscapes using salvaged and recycled-content materials. It includes types and sources of materials as well as a section on using “urbanite” to build benches, garden walls and more. Although it was written for landscape professionals, it contains useful information for home gardeners.
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The Grasscycling Guide (available in English and Spanish) explains how to create healthy, attractive turf by recycling grass clippings on the lawn instead of removing them. The grasscycling case study features Del Conte's Landscaping's experience with grasscycling.
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Template for creating a debris recovery plan prior to demolition or construction
BrochuresLearn more about building healthy soil with this guide that provides tips to help you get started in your garden. It covers soil building strategies including composting, sheet mulching and cover cropping.
BrochuresThe Mulch Guide (available in English and Spanish) has detailed information about using mulch to save money, control weeds, and create healthy landscapes. It includes information on types of mulch and how to use them successfully, sample maintenance specifications, information about using mulch for erosion control, photos of mulch installations and more.