MAC6

1430 W. Broadway Road Suite 201
Tempe, AZ
85282
480-293-4075

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We are committed to doing good business including creating and implementing sustainable practices

energy

• Turn off lights in unoccupied areas
• Take advantage of natural lighting
• Put reminder stickers on light switches to turn them off
• 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
• Make sure automatic lighting controls are working properly
• Reduce cooling and heating in unused areas
• Obtain an energy audit
• Install occupancy sensors
• Replace incandescent exit signs with LED signs
• Install smart or programmable thermostats
• Replace HVAC units or systems with high-efficiency equipment
• Inspect and repair existing insulation above ceilings or under the roof
• Replace motors with high-efficiency options
• Install variable-frequency drives on pumps and motors
• Add insulation in areas of need
• Add reflective solar films to windows
• Install landscaping to shade windows in sun-struck sections of your building
• Install power management software or systems to minimize equipment use after hours
• Install low-flow faucet aerators and showerheads to reduce hot water use
• 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
• Optimize heating and cooling systems (21 Celsius / 70 Fahrenheit when occupied 16 Celsius / 61 Fahrenheit when unoccupied)

water

• Fix leaks!
• Monitor your water bills
• Encourage staff to use efficient rinsing techniques
• Install an instant water heater so you don’t have to let the water run
• Detect and fix any leaks from pipes, fixtures, appliances and equipment
• Install appropriate low‐flow devices, shut‐off valves, faucet aerators and other water‐efficient equipment. Look for the WaterSense label
• 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
• Conduct a water audit and identify water management goals
• Perform irrigation system evaluations periodically
• Adjust sprinklers to ensure there is no overspray into non-landscaped areas
• Make sure cooling towers are properly maintained and retrofitted if necessary
• Install high efficiency ENERGY STAR® appliances including clothes washers and dishwashers
• Shut off water to unused areas of your facility to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use
• Install water efficiency devices
• Install WaterSense-labeled fixtures including toilets, urinals, faucets, pre-rinse spray valves, showerheads and smart irrigation controllers
• 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
• Use mulch in landscapes to keep moisture in the soil
• 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
• Contact your water provider to see if water conservation rebates are available
• Replace turf areas with (xeriscape) low- water-use plants
• Install a passive rainwater harvesting system
• Shut off water to unused areas to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use

travel

• Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings
• Hold events at locations served by transit
• Hold events along the frequent transit network
• Provide secure bicycle parking facilities for employees
• Provide casual bicycle parking on-site for clients
• Provide one washroom facility where the door can be locked for cyclist/runners to freshen up
• Use webinars, video and teleconferencing
• Offer start and end times that avoid peak periods of travel
• Provide free or preferred parking for carpools and hybrid/electric vehicles
• Create a work from home (teleworking) option
• Reduce air travel

waste

• Set printers to print double sided
• Print only necessary documents
• Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically
• Minimize paper usage in meetings
• Provide recycling bins at key locations
• Encourage employees to sort materials into the proper categories through communication and signage if your community doesn’t have co-mingled or single stream recycling
• Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines
• Donate outdated electronics
• Repurpose or reuse office supplies and equipment that remains serviceable
• Donate unwanted food
• 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
• Review packaging of products with a view to reducing packaging waste
• Develop a policy of purchasing non-toxic cleaning materials
• Send e-waste to an investment recovery process
• Return used CFL (compact fluorescent) lights to hardware stores that accept them for proper disposal

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