GBB Certification forHolly Cleaners

ID # 26
Designate your office as a smoke-free working environment, with outside smoking areas 25ft away from building entries.
ID # 28
Assist at least one other business in learning about eco-efficiency and encourage them to join the GBB.
ID # 29
Display the Environmental Compliance Poster (included in your Welcome package) in a visible location where your employees will be reminded of environmental laws and activities to green your business.
ID # 30
Set computers to enter system standby or hibernate after 30 minutes of inactivity. Set monitors to enter sleep mode after 5 to 20 minutes of inactivity.
ID # 31
Purchase paper towels and toilet paper made from 35-100% post-consumer recycled materials.
ID # 32
Print and copy double-sided when possible, to significantly reduce paper use and waste.
ID # 33
Eliminate paper, styrofoam, or plastic cups, plates and utensils in the kitchen area. Use mugs, dishes, and silverware instead.
ID # 34
Create and adopt a corporate environmental sustainability vision statement.
ID # 35
Test irrigation system to ensure proper orientation and water schedule. Ensure all spray heads are functioning and not spraying onto hardscape.
ID # 36
Contact your local utility to conduct a commercial energy assessment (many times free) to pinpoint specific areas of energy waste.
ID # 37
Inform your customers about your business' efforts to become environmentally friendly and follow green practices.
ID # 38
Conduct a kick-off meeting to review the GBB Assessment results and recommended initiatives. Watch your GBB Welcome Video.
ID # 39
Put together an office Green Team which will serve as the initial supporters of greening your business as well as enlisting and informing all employees of key activities.
ID # 40
Obtain an assessment of your building's water use to identify specific water conservation ideas - many times this can be free from your local provider.
ID # 43
Install an ENERGY STAR programmable thermostat to automate your HVAC or A/C system.
ID # 44
Recycle or sell your used toner cartridges.
ID # 46
Purchase recycled or remanufactured toner cartridges to realize significant cost savings.
ID # 47
Reuse paper waste and have a scratch paper bin which people can use the back of unused printouts for drafts, scratch paper or internal memos, etc.
ID # 48
Implement a policy to purchase used or recycled office equipment and furniture.
ID # 50
Choose re-used, recycled, or FSC certified boxes and bags for retail use or shipping.
ID # 51
Update the contact information on your company’s mailing lists regularly, to reduce wasted correspondence.
ID # 52
Reduce junk mail by removing your business' name from national direct marketing databases.
ID # 54
Complete the GBB Assessment to determine your current level of green activities, and get credit for things you are already doing.
ID # 56
Replace regular light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL), that last longer and save energy.
ID # 57
Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified electronic equipment, globally recognized as the most energy efficient equipment available in the market.
ID # 58
Install timers on non-essential electrical appliances.
ID # 59
Eliminate envelopes from marketing materials – use fold and mail when possible.
ID # 60
Sign up to pay your bills online and receive invoices and receipts electronically.
ID # 62
Use floormat/dirt-collection systems at doorways facing the outside space.
ID # 63
Install water flow-rate controls (aerators) on faucets to reduce water waste.
ID # 64
Use environmentally-friendly cleaning chemicals for daily use such as a non-toxic multipurpose cleaner or glass cleaner.
ID # 67
Encourage employee carpools, public transportation, or bicycling as a means of transportation. Post schedules and route maps throughout office.
ID # 70
Install a filtered water tap at your sink or a water cooler for drinking water, instead of purchasing bottled water, to save money and reduce waste.
ID # 72
Purchase or lease copiers and printers that have a duplexing (two-sided copying and printing) function.
ID # 73
Choose re-usable cleaning products like sponges instead of paper towels.
ID # 76
"Tune-up" your HVAC or A/C system with an annual maintenance contract, ensuring use of non-ozone depleting refrigerants.
ID # 81
Install sensor controls that turn off faucets automatically (motion sensors).
ID # 82
Choose a pest control service that minimizes use of toxic pesticides to minimize negative health effects on building occupants.
ID # 83
Designate car pool and hybrid parking spaces that are in preferred areas of your parking lot (e.g. closer to the building entrance or covered).
ID # 85
Apply window film to reduce excess solar heat in the building.
ID # 86
Replace all Exit signs with LED or high-efficiency alternatives.
ID # 87
Change your HVAC or A/C filters every month or as required by the filter and HVAC or A/C manufacturer.
ID # 88
Examine entire supply chain, including overseas suppliers.
ID # 89
Eliminate unnecessary paper forms; instead use electronic forms when possible.
ID # 90
Send and receive faxes directly to your computer. If not possible, eliminate fax cover sheets (use post-its on first page).
ID # 91
Implement a renewable energy solution (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.)
ID # 92
Upgrade from older T12 tube lights with magnetic ballasts to more efficient T8 or T5 fluorescent lamp tubes with solid-state electronic ballasts.
ID # 93
Establish a paperless billing program for your customers and encourage use by creating incentives.
ID # 95
Plant native, region-friendly plants to minimize the impact on the local habitat and to limit the amount of irrigation water needed.
ID # 97
Use rechargeable batteries, instead of disposable alkaline batteries.
ID # 98
Use high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, like high efficiency toilets (HETs) and urinals (HEUs) to minimize water use and waste.
ID # 110
Use 34% biobased content laundry cleaners (general purpose)
ID # 252
Use of recycled hangers (plastic and wire).
ID # 254
Use of Recyclable Poly Bags (customer use).
ID # 256
Use of reusable pick up garment bags.
ID # 257
Offer incentives to customers who recycle hangers and purchase/use reusable garment bags.
ID # 258
Create a garment recycling program.
ID # 259
Use of Energy Star washer and dryer in wetcleaning department.
ID # 260
Use of post consumer recycled paper for garment packaging -- 25% to 30%.
ID # 261
Create paper product and paper stuffing recycling program.
ID # 262
Only using biodegradable detergents and additives in commercial industry.
ID # 263
Proactive Waste Handling - unregulated waste to be hauled away by licensed hazardous waste hauler.
ID # 264
Use of return tank heat exchanger or tankless coil and/or Indirect Water Heater.
ID # 266
Use an Energy Saving Boiler (where applicable).
ID # 267
Insulate your steam pipes.
ID # 268
Regular maintenance schedule for all boilers, return systems, steam traps, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems.
ID # 269
Ensure Appropriate disposal of drycleaning waste water.
ID # 274
Develop a paper reduction policy, and conduct a paper reduction campaign.
ID # 276
Use water-conserving cleaning methods and strategies while cleaning.
ID # 279
Sell or donate unneeded furniture and equipment.
ID # 450
Become an active member of an organization that continually works to improve the environment nationally or in your area.

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