| Purchase certified highly efficient appliances |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use a sustainable web hosting service |
Energy & Emissions |
| Optimize exterior and roof colors for climate |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install light switch occupancy sensors |
Energy & Emissions |
| Unplug appliances when not in use |
Energy & Emissions |
| Install a programmable thermostat |
Energy & Emissions |
| Apply solar window film |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use a highly efficient hot water heater |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use ceiling fans in place of air conditioning |
Energy & Emissions |
| Upgrade fluorescent tube lights to LED |
Energy & Emissions |
| Regularly replace HVAC filters |
Energy & Emissions |
| Seal, weather-strip, and maintain all windows |
Energy & Emissions |
| Arrange workspace for natural sunlight |
Energy & Emissions |
| Replace light bulbs with LEDs |
Energy & Emissions |
| Open windows in place of air conditioning |
Energy & Emissions |
| Use of Recyclable Poly Bags (customer use). |
Dry Cleaning |
| Offer reusable garment bags to customers. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Use of Biodegradable poly bags. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Use of reusable pick up garment bags. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Offer incentives to customers who recycle hangers and purchase/use reusable garment bags. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Create paper product and paper stuffing recycling program. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Create a garment recycling program. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Only using biodegradable detergents and additives in commercial industry. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Proactive Waste Handling - unregulated waste to be hauled away by licensed hazardous waste hauler. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Regular maintenance schedule for all boilers, return systems, steam traps, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Ensure Appropriate disposal of drycleaning waste water. |
Dry Cleaning |
| 100% of your dry cleaning process uses SystemK4, Siloxane D5 (GreenEarth brand or other), Parrafin-Hydrocarbon (DF2000, EcoSolv), Modified HC/Alcohol Blends (Sensene), Modified HC/Glycol Blends (Intense, HC Boost), LCO2 or a combination of these chemicals/systems. |
Dry Cleaning |
| Use of recycled hangers (plastic and wire). |
Dry Cleaning |
| Select used or recycled office equipment and furniture |
Consumption & Waste |
| Properly dispose of all hazardous waste |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase recycled toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
| Recycle used toner cartridges |
Consumption & Waste |
| Develop a paper reduction policy |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper |
Consumption & Waste |
| Print and copy double-sided |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use paperless billing |
Consumption & Waste |
| Repurpose unused office items |
Consumption & Waste |
| Eliminate all single-use kitchenware |
Consumption & Waste |
| Use non-toxic, bio-based cleaning products |
Consumption & Waste |
| Purchase 50-100% recycled content trash liners |
Consumption & Waste |
| Plant native, regionally-friendly plants |
Water Use |
| Install a filtered water tap |
Water Use |
| Conduct regular irrigation system checks |
Water Use |
| Install a smart irrigation system |
Water Use |
| Use a drip irrigation system |
Water Use |
| Conduct regular maintenance on vehicles |
Transportation |
| Announce your commitment to GBB to all employees |
Prerequisites |
| Populate your company’s sustainability accomplishments in your profile |
Prerequisites |
| Develop a sustainability mission statement for your business and define your company’s core commitments |
Prerequisites |
| Complete the GBB getting started steps |
Prerequisites |
| Organize a sustainability committee to lead your organization's sustainability program |
Prerequisites |
| Designate your office as a smoke-free working environment with outside smoking areas 25 feet away from building entry areas and common walkways |
Workplace & Culture |
