Desert Roots Kitchen

414 S. Mill Avenue #111
Tempe,AZ
85281
https://www.mkt.com/desertrootskitchen
4803820228

energy

• Turn off lights in unoccupied areas
• Take advantage of natural lighting
• Replace incandescent lamps with ENERGY STAR® rated CFLs or LEDs
• Replace T-12 fluorescent lamps with high-efficiency T-8, T-5 or LED lamps.
• Use partial lighting before and after public hours
• Use only necessary safety and security lighting
• Reduce cooling and heating in unused areas
• Replace motors with high-efficiency options
• Install landscaping to shade windows in sun-struck sections of your building
• Adjust temperature settings and schedules to avoid unnecessary cooling or heating
• If you have a central air system, make sure the system is balanced
• Establish a preventative HVAC maintenance program
• Repair doors and windows that don’t close or seal properly
• Close window treatments during summer months
• Remove excess office equipment and use smart power strips to manage equipment use
• Reduce hot water temperature settings and use

water

• Fix leaks!
• Encourage staff to use efficient rinsing techniques
• Detect and fix any leaks from pipes, fixtures, appliances and equipment
• Provide refrigerated drinking water
• Scrape dishes rather than rinsing them before washing
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean floors, sidewalks and other hard surfaces
• Make sure all hoses are equipped with automatic shut-off nozzles
• Run only full loads in the clothes washers and dishwashers
• Water landscapes early in the morning or in the evening
• Clean windows only when needed
• Thaw food in the refrigerator or microwave instead of using running water
• Wash vehicles only when needed
• Discard clean water into plants instead of the drain

travel

• Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings
• Hold events along the frequent transit network
• Provide secure bicycle parking facilities for employees
• Provide casual bicycle parking on-site for clients
• Share trip planning tools – ValleyMetro.org trip planner, Mobile Site/Apps including RideKick, regional cycling maps
• Engage employees in regional campaigns like Valley Bike Month and Bike to Work/School Day, Dump the Pump, etc.

waste

• Print only necessary documents
• Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically
• Minimize paper usage in meetings
• Provide recycling bins at key locations
• Donate outdated electronics
• Repurpose or reuse office supplies and equipment that remains serviceable
• Use washable cutlery and plates
• Use kitchenware and utensils that are either recyclable or compostable
• Recycle hazardous waste through the proper environmental compliance resources
• Consider alternatives to purchasing products that are disposable and over-packaged
• Establish a food composting station throughout your facilities
• Develop a policy of purchasing non-toxic cleaning materials
• Return used CFL (compact fluorescent) lights to hardware stores that accept them for proper disposal
• For food service businesses, enroll in the Tempe Grease Cooperative

purchasing

• Purchase FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified or 100% postconsumer recycled paper
• Purchase environmentally friendly bulk cleaning supplies
• Purchase refillable and reusable products
• Conduct lifecycle assessments on products prior to purchase to ensure maximum sustainability, return on investment and environmental efficiency
• Purchase fair trade coffee and tea
• Use minimal packaging in deliveries or shipments
• Reduce delivery frequency of office supply shipments
• Choose green eco-friendly printers
• Choose ENERGY STAR® products, which are certified for energy efficiency
• Introduce a policy that supports sustainable products
• Choose products that reduce or eliminate pollution and toxins
• Support products and services that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
• Consider biodiversity maintenance or improvement when producing or acquiring .products and services
• Consider employee health and safety when choosing suppliers
• “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” when making purchasing decisions