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For the Home or Multi Dwellings
Building Attributes
Inquire about tax incentives for sustainable remodeling projects or additions
If possible keep blinds/shades drawn up on windows in sunlight, particularly in the winter, to provide a natural source of heat and light. This will also help reduce the electrical consumption.
Utilities
Contact your local gas and electric providers about sustainability products and programs (the larger companies usually have programs)
Motion Activated Lights
Power Saving Units
Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)
Solar Panel/ Wind Turbine
Geothermal heating cooling (if applicable)
Appliances/ Fixtures
Energy Star Certified
Low Flow Toilets with eco bidet
High-efficiency washer
Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)
LED light bulbs
Daily Life
Thrift /Buy Used
Reduce energy usage (turn off and unplug if possible) * unplugged devices can still generate some energy flow shortly after unplugging
Don't print unless necessary
Print double-sided if possible
Reduce water usage
- aim for 5 minute showers
- turn off water when not needed for grooming and brushing teeth
Reduce waste
Responsibly clean after individuals in various environments
Ensure/start recycling program and residents know how and what to recycle
Bamboo paper products
Avoid buying plastics and non recyclables as much as possible (let companies know you want them to change packaging or materials)
Wash and dry plastic or metal food containers before recycling
Reuse items as much as safety possible before discarding/recycling, if you can, repair them
Course :
Essentials of Escaping Consumerism
Green Cleaning and Waste Services
Eco-friendly chemicals
Reusable rags as opposed to disposable towels
Clean food packaging prior to recycling
Compost food scraps
Initiatives
Start daily walks and clean up surrounding areas. Use safe practices.
Drives for food pantry
Building recycling plan
Home Inventory (with optional receipts and photos). For Home Inventory App Click here
Upkeep and Future Audits
- Be sure to track the progress of changes on an ongoing basis and communicate if updates are needed
- Share progress in meetings
For Business
Green Business Plan Elements
Reasons to form a sustainable team at your workplace
- Improved reputation in the marketplace and community
- Help the environment on a larger scale
- Savings by reducing waste
- Improvement of the health, morale and engagement of employees
- Educate employees that can bring sustainability
- Increase productivity
If you want to form a sustainability team at your workplace, you may want to work on a business proposal to provide appropriate personnel. In the business proposal come up with a mission statement, set goals (maybe smaller to begin with) and make plans to meet those goals. Schedule regular meetings and track progress.
Building Attributes
- If possible keep blinds drawn up on windows in the sunlight, particularly in the winter, to provide a natural source of heat and light
- Incorporate greenery into architectural elements as much as possible (make plans on persons responsible for maintenance)
Utilities
- Contact your local gas and electric providers about sustainability products and programs (the larger companies usually have programs)
- Motion Activated Lights
- Power Saving Units
- Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)
- Solar Panel/ Wind Turbine
- Geothermal heating cooling (if applicable)
Appliances/Fixtures
- Energy Star Certified
- High-efficiency
- Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)
- LED light bulbs
Daily Business
- Don't print unless necessary
- Print double-sided if possible
- Reuse single sided as scrap or note taking paper
- Ensure/start the recycling program and employees know how and what to recycle
- Bamboo paper products
- If in manufacturing work towards cradle to cradle/ zero waste processes
- Fix broken machinery as opposed to buying new
Green Cleaning Services and Waste Management
- Use non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products
- Use reusable clothes and launder
- Make recycling bins and a pick-up process available
- If applicable have a bin for food scrap compost to use with the garden
Green Business Initiatives
- Company garden but make sure there is a plan of who will take care of it with a backup plan
- Employee walks and/or trash pick up around buildings or community
- Incentive programs with rewards for various eco-friendly practices
- Rebuild habitats the building displaced or harmed such as planting trees or using natural materials to improve the surrounding environment (make sure to get permissions if needed).
Upkeep and Future Protections
Keep up with current innovations and technology
Update equipment or methods in an attempt to be as efficient and sustainable as possible
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
- Be sure to track the progress of changes on an ongoing basis and communicate if updates are needed
- Share progress in meetings
For Schools/ Universities
Reasons to form a sustainable team at your school
- Improved reputation in the community
- Help the environment on a larger scale
- Savings by reducing waste
- Improvement of the health, morale and engagement of students
- Increase productivity
If you want to form a sustainability team at your school, you may want to work on a proposal or plan to provide appropriate personnel. In the proposal come up with a mission statement, set goals (maybe smaller to begin with) and make plans to meet those goals. Schedule regular meetings and track progress.
Building Attributes
- If possible keep blinds drawn up on windows in the sunlight, particularly in the winter, to provide a natural source of heat and light
- Incorporate greenery into architectural elements as much as possible (make plans on persons responsible for maintenance)
Utilities
- Contact your local gas and electric providers about sustainability products and programs (the larger companies usually have programs)
- Motion Activated Lights
- Power Saving Units
- Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)
- Solar Panel/ Wind Turbine
- Geothermal heating cooling (if applicable)
Appliances/Fixtures
- Energy Star Certified
- High-efficiency
- Motion-activated sink faucets/Aerator (to reduce water usage)
- LED light bulbs
Daily Tasks
- Don't print unless necessary
- Print double-sided if possible
- Reuse single sided as scrap or note taking paper
- Ensure/start the recycling program and employees know how and what to recycle
- Bamboo paper products
- If in manufacturing work towards cradle to cradle/ zero waste processes
- Fix broken machinery as opposed to buying new
Green Cleaning Services and Waste Management
- Use non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products
- Use reusable clothes and launder
- Make recycling bins and a pick-up process available
- If applicable have a bin for food scrap compost to use with the garden
Green Initiatives
- School garden/ greenhouse but make sure there is a plan of who will take care of it with a backup plan
- Student and staff walks with trash pick up around buildings or community
- Incentive programs with rewards for various eco-friendly practices
- Rebuild habitats the building displaced or harmed such as planting trees or using natural materials to improve the surrounding environment (make sure to get permissions if needed).
Upkeep and Future Protections
- Be sure to track the progress of changes on an ongoing basis and communicate if updates are needed
- Share progress in meetings