We’re an outfit of problem-solvers working together in central Kentucky. We create and elevate brands by defining identity, web & screen design, and all the weird projects in between. Our partners are people like us: passionate, original, outspoken, and a little overzealous.
Current Sustainable Practices
Sustainability Management and the Green Team
- Develop a written Comprehensive Sustainability Plan that includes goals in these categories: Sustainability Goals, Roles and Responsibilities, Policies and Procedures, Activities and Impact, and Timelines.
- Designate a Sustainability Coordinator or Green Team responsible for managing sustainability initiatives.
- Hold quarterly Green Team meetings.
- Provide time for quarterly updates from Sustainability Coordinator in upper management meetings.
Awareness, Education, and Outreach
- Include sustainability tips in a monthly newsletter.
- Include a sustainability statement and training in all new hire materials.
- Host annual trainings or workshops to educate employees about sustainability issues, policies and procedures.
Energy Efficiency
- Assess, track, and document energy consumption using Energy Star Portfolio Manager or similar program.
- Establish a power-down policy and checklist that includes items such as shutting off lights at night.
- Apply for energy credits, rebates or incentives.
- Sign up for a green energy program with your electric provider.
- Establish a policy for purchasing that requires Energy Star rated appliances and electronics.
- Establish a dress code that encourages employees to dress for thermal comfort.
- Assess energy consumption by conducting a plug load inventory.
- Install power strips for computers and equipment to power down during non-business hours.
- Conduct an energy audit or assessment (within the last three years).
- Install or upgrade to energy efficient fans.
- Install energy efficient (i.e. Energy Star) rated windows in all conditioned spaces.
- Insulate roof to control energy loss.
- Install efficiency-rated HVAC of minimum standard SEER rating of 14.0.
- Assess building envelope and address any leaks.
- Daylight work spaces wherever possible.
Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Implement a basic recycling program.
- Provide clearly marked recycling bins at work stations and/or in common areas. Recycling bins must be paired with a waste bin.
- Train and require janitorial service or staff responsible for cleaning to segregate waste and recyclable materials.
- Use reusable mugs and dishware instead of disposable plates, cups, and utensils.
- Establish a policy for environmentally friendly printing such as two-sided printing, reusing copy paper, and electronic document sharing.
- Establish an electronic waste policy that diverts all e-waste away from landfill.
- Create a landfill diversion goal.
- Develop or participate in an existing composting program.
Water Conservation
- Assess, track, and document water consumption using Energy Star Portfolio Manager or similar program.
- Conduct a water audit within the last three years. Monitor and record water usage, check indoor and outdoor pipes and fixtures for drips and leaks.
- Establish a policy for purchase of high efficiency (i.e. WaterSense) rated fixtures and appliances.
- Install water efficient faucets in all of the restrooms.
- Install water efficient toilets in all of the restrooms.
Water Quality
- Establish a policy for proper hazardous waste and chemical disposal.
- Establish a policy for proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease, distribute to staff, and post in key areas.
Sustainable Purchasing
- Establish a policy for reducing the toxic chemicals/materials in your workplace.
- Establish a policy to purchase non-Styrofoam cups and plates for use at the workplace or at events.
- Establish a policy for purchasing locally, if available.
- Establish a policy to purchase/lease EPA SmartWay Certified fuel-efficient vehicles.
- Establish a policy for purchasing environmentally-friendly cleaning products.
Transportation Efficiency
- Establish an incentives or recognition program to encourage employees to use alternative transportation, such as carpooling, bicycling, or use of public transit.
- Establish and implement a no-idling policy.
- Hold an employee seminar highlighting alternative modes of transportation.
- Conduct a commuter or employee transportation survey.
- Adopt a telecommuting option and make it available to employees.
- Install a bike rack with sufficient space for at least 10% of your employees.
- Install weather-protected bike storage (indoor or outdoor).
- Participate in a bike to work challenge.
- Place bicycle storage closer than any other designated parking spot.
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