The GreenLaCrosse.com Promise
Every little bit together - can make a big difference. We encourage everyone to do whatever they can to make their own green choices.

Categories/Actions:

• Local and Organic Foods/Agriculture
• Recycling and Waste Management
• Transportation
• Education
• Purchasing
• Energy and Buildings

Local and Organic Foods/Agriculture:
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• Offer local, all natural, organic, and/or fair trade foods and other products
• Providing a site for community supported agriculture (CSA) drop-offs
• Offer incentives for employees to join a CSA or shop local farmers markets

Recycling and Waste Management:
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• Establish a company-wide recycling program and educational efforts (paper, metal, plastic, glass, scrap, batteries, hazardous materials, etc.)
• Reuse of any materials for other business needs
• Reduce the amount of resources used company-wide
• Utilizing double-sided printing
• Composting of food scraps
• Donating excess food or products to local shelters and pantries
• Donating and/or recycling old items before renovations or new equipment purchases

Transportation:
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• Use hybrid or alternative fueled cars for company travel
• Encourage employees to carpool, walk, and bike to and from work
• Encourage the use of telecommuting and video conferencing
• Purchasing carbon offsets for travel

Education:
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• Make conservation and environmental awareness part of employee training
• Train employees to discourage the use of plastic/paper bags by asking if customers really need them
• Encourage participation in local Natural Step study circles or memberships in environmentally-related groups
• Provide employees with ideas on how to live greener at home and in their personal lives

Purchasing:
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• Purchase non-toxic and environmentally preferred products; including recycled-content paper, eco-friendly cleaning products, etc.
• Eliminate the use of Styrofoam products
• Switch to glassware, silverware, and ceramics instead of disposable plastic and paper cups, plates, and utensils
• Buy in bulk as much as possible
• Purchase local, all natural, organic, and/or fair trade foods and other products

Energy and Buildings:
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• Change all lighting to compact fluorescents and/or LEDs
• Replace older HVAC systems with more efficient models
• Replace leaking faucets and old toilets with water conserving models
• Proper insulation and weatherization
• Use of ENERGYSTAR rated appliances and electronics
• Use of reclaimed and recycled materials in new building projects
• Use of low-VOC paints, carpets, etc.
• Use of Forest Stewardship Council certified wood in new projects
• Purchasing renewable energy from energy provider