jeff scherschligt on cherapa place

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A Case Study in Community Leadership

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Cherapa Place co-owner Jeff Scherschligt talks about the process of designing and constructing a LEED Gold building at Plain Green Conference 2008.

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  • 1. A Case Study in Community Leadership

2. The Inspiration 3. Early 4. Oops! 5. Finished 6. Enjoy the video 7. Howalt-McDowell Sustainable Initiative In Promotion ofSteve Burgess, Gretchen Brue, Justin Ingalls, Cindy Ludens, DrewReaves, Jayne Larson, Jay Shank, Lorna Williamson, Anne Haber 8. Offices are BIG burdenson our environment. 3 Easy ways to make a BIG difference at work: 1) Duplex your copies a few extra clicks for the planet 2) Carpool or ride your bike 3) Use a reusable mug 9. Promote sustainability at your ofce Form a Sustainability CommitteeTalk to the facility manager about purchasing green janitorialsupplies, paper products, etcImplement a green cleaning programEducate your employees daily or weekly green tipsBuy locally whenever you canWhen new office furniture is needed, do your research into greenoffice furniture. The commercial furniture industry has a lot to offerPromote alternative forms of transportation bikes, hybrid vehicles,walkingDevelop a green manifesto for your employees to signRecycle with Single Stream RecyclingMake stickers for the recycling bins under each persons desk thatway, people are always remindedUse recycled/environmentally friendly office suppliesHave green themed partiesUse native plants for your landscapingProvide your employees with a branded reusable mug or water bottleServe organic coffee 10. Do you know your Green? Questions to win a Cherapa Place ReusableGrocery Bag or a HM Reusable Mug