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GO! - Mind Your R's

Do you know your 3 R's (sometimes 5)?

Reduce: To decrease the amount of materials you use.  For example; if you use both sides of a paper, you are reducing the number of pages you need.
Reuse: To use materials over again for the same purpose or for something else. For example;  you can reuse a coffee can as a container for nails. On a larger scale, you can reupholster or paint furniture before it's so "far gone" you want to take it to the dump.
Recycle: To use materials over again to manufacture a new product.  Paper, for example, is made into new paper products, while some plastics can be turned into things like carpet and fleece clothing.

Rethink: Consider your impact when making purchasing decisions. For example; buy only what you'll use, preferably in bulk or concentrates, packaged in recyclable materials. Take your purchase home without using store bags (bring your own reusable bags or nothing at all).
Respect: Respecting the Earth and every living being on it begins with self-respect. Our actions are an outward reflection of how we consider our world and our place in it. Every choice we make changes the world. Respect of family, friends, communities and the environment evolves from practicing positive change for ourselves. As more share the same values, the more we, along with the Earth, can recover and thrive.

See the State program many of our schools are participating in.


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Green Office Team

Projects

Acterra 2011 Project Award
5 R's - What are they?
Admin. Reduction Goals
Alternative Vehicle Articles
Anti-Bacterial Awareness
California Coastal Cleanup Day '08
California Coastal Cleanup Day '09
California Coastal Cleanup Day '10
Disposable Dish Ware
Drinking Water Quality Upgrade
Green Links
Holiday Giving
Lighting Improvements
More Lighting Improvements
Office Air Improvements
Office Flooring Improvements
Office Paper Improvements
Project Inventory
Reading Material
Recycle Bins
Savings Tips
Sonoma Creek Restoration Day
Wetland

Case Studies

GO Team Case Study
Fuel Use Case Study


Carbon Conscious Challenges

2 Degree Difference
B.Y.O.B.
Check Those Filters
Cliff Bar's 2 Mile Challenge
Cold Water Wash Challenge
Is Your Truck Overweight?
Recycle Your Electronic Waste
Recycle Your Organic Waste
Regular Vehicle Maintenance
Reuse Before You Recycle

10% Reduction Goal

2010 Energy Usage Comparison
2009 Energy Usage Comparison
2008 10% Reduction Goal
10% Reduction Goal - FUEL
10% Reduction Goal - KWH
10% Reduction Goal - THERMS

10% Reduction Suggestion

Construction's Office Suggestion
EP Group Suggestion
GO Team Holiday Suggestion
Recycle Group Suggestion
Shop Suggestion




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Novato, CA 94948-1600
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