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Select your business category, scroll to your listing, right click over your logo, select COPY IMAGE LOCATION and paste this link.Consent Please sign me up for the newsletter EnergyEnergy: Additional InformationEnergy Energy 1 B Energy 2 B Turn off lights when not in use Turn off workplace electronics when not in use Install motion sensors or timers on light switches Install ENERGY STAR® rated lighting and equipment Put reminder stickers on light switches to turn them off Optimize heating and cooling systems (21 Celsius / 70 Fahrenheit when occupied 16 Celsius / 61 Fahrenheit when unoccupied) Use natural lighting whenever possible Unblock heat flows by moving furniture Switch from incandescent to CFL, HID or LED lighting Maintain and replace caulking and weather stripping around windows and doors Look for leaks in building’s exterior to make sure you’re not losing energy through the front doors Obtain an energy audit Use laptops whenever possible Consider using multi-user CPU computing Specify 80 plus power supply when ordering computers Install solar panels Change old power bars to the latest current sensing power bars Install programmable water thermostats Replace older boilers Find out about energy saving financial incentives Turn off lights in unoccupied areas Take advantage of natural lighting Put reminder stickers on light switches to turn them off Replace incandescent lamps with ENERGY STAR® rated CFLs or LEDs Replace T-12 fluorescent lamps with high-efficiency T-8, T-5 or LED lamps. Use partial lighting before and after public hours Use only necessary safety and security lighting Make sure automatic lighting controls are working properly Reduce cooling and heating in unused areas Obtain an energy audit Install occupancy sensors Replace incandescent exit signs with LED signs Install smart or programmable thermostats Replace HVAC units or systems with high-efficiency equipment Inspect and repair existing insulation above ceilings or under the roof Replace motors with high-efficiency options Install variable-frequency drives on pumps and motors Add insulation in areas of need Add reflective solar films to windows Install landscaping to shade windows in sun-struck sections of your building Install power management software or systems to minimize equipment use after hours Install low-flow faucet aerators and showerheads to reduce hot water use Adjust temperature settings and schedules to avoid unnecessary cooling or heating If you have a central air system, make sure the system is balanced Establish a preventative HVAC maintenance program Repair doors and windows that don’t close or seal properly Close window treatments during summer months Remove excess office equipment and use smart power strips to manage equipment use Reduce hot water temperature settings and use Optimize heating and cooling systems (21 Celsius / 70 Fahrenheit when occupied 16 Celsius / 61 Fahrenheit when unoccupied) WaterWater: Additional InformationWater Water 1 B edit Water 2 B Encourage staff to use efficient rinsing techniques Install an instant water heater in your kitchen so you don’t have to let the water run Check all hoses, connectors, and faucets regularly for leaks Don’t forget hidden water use costs, like energy for pumping, heating and cooling, chemical treatment, and damage and sewer expenses. Provide refrigerated drinking water Scrape dishes rather than rinsing them before washing Water dry spot by hand instead of running the whole irrigation system longer. Turn off the water supply system at night or during holidays Discard water into plants instead of the drain Conduct a water audit and identify water management goals. Shut off water to unused areas of your facility to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use Install water efficiency devices Install infrared sensor faucets Replace toilet tanks with low volume tanks Replace lawn with low maintenance landscaping options Install digitally controlled irrigation system Install water monitoring systems Fix leaks! Monitor your water bills Encourage staff to use efficient rinsing techniques Install an instant water heater so you don’t have to let the water run Detect and fix any leaks from pipes, fixtures, appliances and equipment Install appropriate low‐flow devices, shut‐off valves, faucet aerators and other water‐efficient equipment. Look for the WaterSense label Provide refrigerated drinking water Scrape dishes rather than rinsing them before washing Use a broom instead of a hose to clean floors, sidewalks and other hard surfaces Conduct a water audit and identify water management goals Perform irrigation system evaluations periodically Adjust sprinklers to ensure there is no overspray into non-landscaped areas Make sure cooling towers are properly maintained and retrofitted if necessary Install high efficiency ENERGY STAR® appliances including clothes washers and dishwashers Shut off water to unused areas of your facility to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use Install water efficiency devices Install WaterSense-labeled fixtures including toilets, urinals, faucets, pre-rinse spray valves, showerheads and smart irrigation controllers Make sure all hoses are equipped with automatic shut-off nozzles Run only full loads in the clothes washers and dishwashers Water landscapes early in the morning or in the evening Use mulch in landscapes to keep moisture in the soil Clean windows only when needed Thaw food in the refrigerator or microwave instead of using running water Wash vehicles only when needed Discard clean water into plants instead of the drain Contact your water provider to see if water conservation rebates are available Replace turf areas with (xeriscape) low- water-use plants Install a passive rainwater harvesting system Shut off water to unused areas to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use TravelTravel: Additional InformationTravel Travel 1 B Travel 2 B Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings Share ride-matching service to form carpools Hold events along the frequent transit network Provide staff with transit fares for travel locally to business meetings Provide secure bicycle parking facilities for employees Provide casual bicycle parking on-site for clients Provide one washroom facility where the door can be locked for cyclist/runners to freshen up Share trip planning tools – TransLink trip planner, Next Bus, Mobile Site/Apps, cycling route planner Engage employees in regional campaigns like Bike to Work Week, Carpool Hero, etc. Use webinars, video and teleconferencing Provide free or preferred parking for carpools and hybrid/electric vehicles Subsidize transit fares for employee commuting Educate driving staff (fleet management) on efficient driving techniques Create a work from home (teleworking) option Reduce air travel Schedule condensed work week to work five days in four and reduce vehicle traffic by 20% Purchase fleet optimization software Purchase carbon offsets to minimize effects of business travel Avoid in-vehicle air conditioning because it increases the fuel consumption of the car Offer start and end times that avoid peak periods of travel Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings Promote ride-matching service to form carpools at www.sharetheride.com hosted by Valley Metro Hold events at locations served by transit Hold events along the frequent transit network Provide staff with transit fares for travel locally to business meetings Provide secure bicycle parking facilities for employees Provide casual bicycle parking on-site for clients Provide one washroom facility where the door can be locked for cyclist/runners to freshen up Share trip planning tools – ValleyMetro.org trip planner, Mobile Site/Apps including RideKick, regional cycling maps Engage employees in regional campaigns like Valley Bike Month and Bike to Work/School Day, Dump the Pump, etc. Use webinars, video and teleconferencing Offer start and end times that avoid peak periods of travel Conduct regular prize drawings for employees who use alternate modes of transport Provide free or preferred parking for carpools and hybrid/electric vehicles Subsidize transit fares for employee commuting Educate driving staff (fleet management) on efficient driving techniques Create a work from home (teleworking) option Reduce air travel Schedule condensed work week to work five days in four and reduce vehicle traffic by 20% Purchase fleet optimization software WasteWaste: Additional InformationWaste Waste 1 B Waste 2 B Set printers to ‘double sided’ Print only necessary documents Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically Minimize paper usage in meetings Provide recycle stations at key locations Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines Set up a recycle station for items accepted through Return-it and Foam-only Donate outdated electronics Donate unwanted food Use washable cutlery and plates Recycle hazardous waste Conduct a waste audit Implement a policy of zero waste in office Implement a policy of not purchasing products that are disposable and over packaged. Review packaging of products with a few to reducing packaging waste. Review product development with a view to innovating to closed loop. Establish a food composting station in the kitchen Sell or recycle used oil Consider leasing rather than purchasing products Develop a policy of purchasing non-toxic cleaning materials Develop a policy of recycling toxic materials Set printers to print double sided Print only necessary documents Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically Minimize paper usage in meetings Provide recycling bins at key locations Encourage employees to sort materials into the proper categories through communication and signage if your community doesn’t have co-mingled or single stream recycling Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines Donate outdated electronics Repurpose or reuse office supplies and equipment that remains serviceable Donate unwanted food Use washable cutlery and plates Use kitchenware and utensils that are either recyclable or compostable Recycle hazardous waste through the proper environmental compliance resources Conduct a waste audit Set waste reduction goals Consider alternatives to purchasing products that are disposable and over-packaged Review packaging of products with a view to reducing packaging waste Establish a food composting station throughout your facilities Consider leasing rather than purchasing products Develop a policy of purchasing non-toxic cleaning materials Send e-waste to an investment recovery process Return used CFL (compact fluorescent) lights to hardware stores that accept them for proper disposal For food service businesses, enroll in the Tempe Grease Cooperative PurchasingPurchasing: Additional InformationPurchasing Purchasing 1 B Purchasing 2 B Purchase FSC Certified or 100% post consumer recycled paper Purchase eco friendly bulk cleaning supplies Purchase used items whenever possible Purchase long life, re-fillable and re-usable products Purchase organic, fair trade coffee and tea Choose green eco friendly printers Choose products that don’t produce a lot of waste Introduce a policy that supports green and sustainable products Support the local economy by buying local Create a policy to support Fair Trade products Choose products that reduce or eliminate pollution and toxins Support products and services that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Consider biodiversity maintenance or improvement when producing or acquiring products and services Consider wages and working conditions from suppliers when making purchasing decisions Consider employee health and safety when choosing suppliers Reduce, Reuse and Recycle when making purchasing decisions Purchase FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified or 100% postconsumer recycled paper Purchase environmentally friendly bulk cleaning supplies Purchase refillable and reusable products Conduct lifecycle assessments on products prior to purchase to ensure maximum sustainability, return on investment and environmental efficiency Purchase fair trade coffee and tea Use minimal packaging in deliveries or shipments Reduce delivery frequency of office supply shipments Choose green eco-friendly printers Choose ENERGY STAR® products, which are certified for energy efficiency Introduce a policy that supports sustainable products Choose products that reduce or eliminate pollution and toxins Support products and services that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Consider biodiversity maintenance or improvement when producing or acquiring .products and services Consider employee health and safety when choosing suppliers “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” when making purchasing decisions
