We shall strive to incorporate sustainability into our core business operations through internal and external efforts. Specifically, we shall adopt the following policies and practices:
1. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
2. Purchase Environmentally friendly products
3. Conserve energy, water and natural resources
4. Practice Green Business policies on checklist
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
We shall -
• Strive to increase waste diversion by recycling all paper, bottles and cans AND when it is practical composting all food and landscape waste.
• Reduce the waste generated by donating reusable office items (furniture, stationary) to charitable organizations.
• Train staff to reduce to go food packaging.
Toxics Reduction
We shall reduce the use of toxic materials to protect employee health and the environment. Specifically we shall -
• Dispose of or recycle toxic products safely
• Choose less toxic janitorial cleaning products
• Recycle waste lamps, batteries, aerosol cans and other universal waste
• Batteries - Purchase rechargeable batteries only
• Lamps - Purchase low mercury fluorescent lamps when possible
• No dumping down the storm drains
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
We shall purchase/use -
• Remanufactured toner cartridges
• Office & toilet paper with 35%-100% recycled content (or tree free paper)
• Products with least packaging (no plastic, styrofoam, aerosol packaging)
• Energy Star rated appliances and office equipment
• Most water efficient toilets and faucet aerators
• Energy saving light bulbs
Conserve
We shall conserve fossil fuels by promoting the use of public transit and encouraging carpooling.
Employee Education
We shall educate employees on resource conservation and pollution prevention through - training programs or brown bag sessions to educate employees on proper recycling practices, resource conservation ideas, importance of low-toxic purchasing etc.
We will inform employees of environmental issues in company newsletters, training material and staff meeting discussions.
What Can You Do?
Bring Your Own Reusables
