SUSTAINABLE ENDEAVORS
Stories & Solutions
FOR THE PLANET
WORK LIFE
TRAVELING
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Bike/walk/bus to work
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Carpool
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“Leave the car at home day”
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Have a bike rack or safe place for bikes, or extra bike locks for use
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Reduced rate bus passes
LIFESTYLE
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Observing an “Eco-sabbath:” For one day, afternoon or hour a week, don’t buy anything, don’t use machines, don’t switch on anything electric, don’t cook, don’t answer your phone and, in general, don’t use any resources
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Encourage refillable water bottles
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Providing food? Model plant-rich, local and seasonal foods
WORK CULTURE
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Employee training
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Create sustainable work policies
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Education: Example: http://www.ramseyrecycles.com/recycling/recycle-better.html
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Have an employee training budget
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Consider where you bank. Is it a community focused bank.
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Is your 401K divested from fossil fuels? Know your options for investing in local growth and sustainable practices.
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Provide access to high-quality, voluntary reproductive healthcare and high-quality, inclusive education, the many ripple effects of which include climate benefits
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Commit to green cleaning and lawn management products
SUSTAINABILITY
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Do your business leaders prioritize sustainable practices?
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Does your company have a mission statement that includes a commitment to environmental responsibility?
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Does your company provide a livable wage for its employees?
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Can you create a green committee at your business to keep the good practices going?
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Can you invest in landscaping and trees?