Encore TeleSolutions 2011-2012 Goals Working at two to three goals at a time, here is the following order of what is still needed to complete Going Green at Encore TeleSolultions.
- Bring Litter and Waste Free Lunches to Work, using reusable coffee and equipment filters - DONE!!!
- Label Recycling Containers appropriately and install signage to encouragge use - DONE!!!
- Implement a "No Idling Policy", Inclusive to Employers, Employees and Suppliers (2 signs needed Front and Back).
- Clean Light Fixtures Monthly - ONGOING!!!
- Collect the Organic Waste such as Food Scraps, Paper Towels and Coffee Grounds in Green Bins and Compost.
- Have an E-Waste Probram, Encouraging Employees to bring Electric Items from home to be recycled.
- Set Domestic Water Heaters to a standard of 60%, Check Monthly by Adding to Safety Inspection.
- Have a Grey Water Collection System, Direct Downspouts into Rain Barrels or Cistern and re-use the water.
- Replace Harmful Products with EcoLogo Certified (or equivalent) non-toxic options.
- Eliminate all Aerosol Cleaners, Aerosol-Propelled Substances and Room Freshners - DONE!!! and ONGOING!!!
- Provide All Employees with a "Safe" Bicycle Storage Rack Area.
- Insulate Hot Water Heaters/Distribution Pipes.
- Conduct a Waste Audit.
- Change Procurement Practices to Avoid Overly Packaged Products and Wasteful Services.
Here Are the Current Percentages that Encore Tele Solutions is sitting at for Going Green for a Business:
Energy Conservation: 70%
Water Conservation: 73%
Polution and Waste Reduction: 62%
Transportaion, Equipment and Operations: 77%
As part of our green effort our challenge to reduce the number of paper cups used was:
Week 1 – 62
Week 2 – 46
Week 3 – 22
Week 4 – 18
