Regardless of one’s personal views on the political / social aspects of being “Green”, I think that we can all agree that being more responsible is a good thing. Many of the Green aspects of running a business also have the added benefit of being more cost effective. Here are an example of some of the things that FAAR is doing to be more responsible:
- All paper generated is recycled with a professional service
- We’ve significantly cut back on the forms necessary to process Education classes
- Currently, RECA is working on providing student handouts for classes by e-mail and encouraging students to bring their laptops to follow along and take notes. This is a long process and we’re going to have a few copies on hand for those who didn’t receive the e-mails or registered late. Anyone who wishes to attend classes, but not bring their laptops can request that RECA provide the printouts.
- The building has a lighting system that automatically goes on and off with movement. So if no one is wandering the halls or using the restroom, the lights are off and when you enter they come on.
- Heating and AC units are on timers and alter temperatures to reflect times that the office is and is not occupied.
- We are in the process of converting those things that we do publish for members, on to recycled paper
- We have Print-Cartridge recyclable collection boxes here at the office and encourage our members to bring in their old print cartridges for recycling.
- We also collect and recycle all our aluminum goods.
- We’re also ordering carrying bags for the Tradeshow that are made up of recycled materials.
We’re always looking for more options to be more responsible to our environment. If you have recommendations, let us know!
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