| - Glass (required for Virginia Green) |
| - Aluminum Cans |
| - Steel Cans |
| - Plastic |
| - Newspaper |
| - Office Paper |
| - Cardboard |
| - Fluorescent Lamps (may required by law) |
| - Batteries |
| - Electronics equipment - computers, etc. |
| - Track overall waste bills |
| - Have numeric goal to reduce overall materials that go to the landfill |
| - Have an effective food inventory control to minimize waste |
| - Purchase locally grown produce and other foods |
| - Purchase organic and / or 'sustainably-grown' foods |
| - Use reusable dishware and glassware & minimize use of disposables |
| - Use menus and table placards as opportunity to communicate green activities |
| - Print menus on recycled content paper with soy-based inks |
| - Use screen based ordering systems |
| - Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms |
| - Purchase recycled content paper towels and toilet paper |
| - Encourage suppliers to minimize packaging and other waste materials |
| - Purchase from vendors and service providers with a commitment to the environment |
| - Make 2 sided copies / printed materials |
| - Use electronic correspondence and forms |
| - Use reused building materials or those from sustainable sources |
| - Use latex paints that are low-VOC |
| - Perform preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing, and vehicles |
| - Use less toxic materials |
| - Other Activities: Wood flooring and bar was built from reclaimed lumber. |
| - Track overall water usage and wastewater |
| - Have a numeric goal to reduce water consumption over time |
| - Perform preventative maintenance to stop drips and leaks |
| - Have low flow bathroom sink faucets and showerheads (sink faucets use no more than 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm), showerheads no more than 2.5 gpm) |
| - Have low flow toilets (use 1.6 gallons or less per flush - 1.6 gpf) |
| - Have automatic faucets or toilets in public restrooms |
| - Other Activities: Pre-reinse spray valve for dishwasher is WaterSense-rated |
| - Track overall energy bills |
| - Have a numeric goal to reduce energy usage over time |
| - Have evaluated existing ovens and other kitchen equipment for energy efficiency |
| - Use high efficiency compat flourescent ballasts and lamps (T-5's & T-8's) |
| - Have a high efficiency heating & air conditioning (HVAC) system |
| - Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system |
- Use natural lighting
Source of energy |
| - Have a solar water heating system |
| - Purchase ENERGY STAR computers, appliances, etc. |
| - Have ENERGY STAR qualified windows and doors |
| - Use of directional (downward-facing) lighting in parking areas and other outdoor areas |
| - Other Activities: We are excited about our solar hot-water heater! |