The Green Team
Why Our Sustainability Team Matters:
Inspires Innovation
The Green Team encourages creativity and innovation, allowing us to explore new sustainable practices and solutions.
Cultivates Community Advocates
Our commitment to sustainability draws caring, responsible, and talented individuals who share our values, enhancing our team's strength.
Reflects Member Values
Many of our members are passionate about environmental responsibility, and our initiatives resonate deeply with their personal beliefs.
Promotes Green Products
The team is crucial in developing and promoting products that meet our sustainability goals.
Enhances Engagement
Direct engagement from the team is far more impactful than top-down directives, fostering a genuine commitment to green practices among all staff.
Our Initiatives:
- Desk-Side Recycling: We've introduced recycling bins at every desk and workstation to make sustainable disposal more accessible.
- Energy-Saving Lighting: Transitioned all lighting to energy-efficient LED bulbs to significantly reduce our power consumption.
- Eco-Challenges: We host monthly environmental challenges, encouraging employees to engage in sustainable practices with incentives for participation.
- Green Cleaning Practices: All our facilities are maintained using eco-friendly cleaners and tools, ensuring our operations are safe for both our team and the planet.
- Digital Document Management: By storing documents digitally, we've drastically reduced our paper usage, cutting down on waste and promoting efficiency.
- Remote Work Opportunities: Supporting remote work not only fosters flexibility but also decreases emissions associated with daily commutes.
- Community Engagement:
- Earth Day Celebration: Planning a special event for Earth Day 2024 at the Salisbury Zoo to raise awareness and engage with conservation efforts.
- Beach Clean-Up Initiative: Partnering with the Surfrider Foundation for a beach clean-up in September 2024 to help preserve local marine environments.
