GBB Certification forAdvanced Eye Centers, Inc

Advanced Eye Centers, Inc

has been certified by the Green Business Bureau as an environmentally responsible business. This business has reached the Green Member tier by adopting principles and practices that demonstrate a superior commitment to conserving the environment.

The GBB is proud to recognize their contribution to making the environment a healthier place for their customers, employees, and community. We appreciate your continued support of Advanced Eye Centers, Inc and thank you for your commitment to sustainability.

MEMBER SINCE

08/31/2010

CONTACT INFORMATION

500 Faunce Corner Rd
Suite 110
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
www.2020aec.com

Advanced Eye Centers, Inc has completed the following initiatives:

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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 42
Properly dispose of batteries, paint and chemicals, lightbulbs, and electronics.
ID # 44
Recycle or sell your used toner cartridges.
ID # 46
Purchase recycled or remanufactured toner cartridges to realize significant cost savings.
ID # 54
Complete the GBB Assessment to determine your current level of green activities, and get credit for things you are already doing.
ID # 55
Purchase copy paper, folders, and other office paper products made from 30-100% post-consumer recycled materials.
ID # 56
Replace regular light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL), that last longer and save energy.
ID # 58
Install timers on non-essential electrical appliances.
ID # 62
Use floormat/dirt-collection systems at doorways facing the outside space.
ID # 64
Use environmentally-friendly cleaning chemicals for daily use such as a non-toxic multipurpose cleaner or glass cleaner.
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 # 77
Purchase trash bins and liners made from 35-100% post-consumer recycled materials.
ID # 275
Use natural odor elimination.
ID # 276
Use water-conserving cleaning methods and strategies while cleaning.
ID # 279
Sell or donate unneeded furniture and equipment.
ID # 284
Modify business practices to assure only rain is going down storm drains - not toxins.
ID # 287
Use washable electrostatic furnace and air conditioning filters to reduce waste and improve indoor air quality.
ID # 292
Use electronic proofs and recycled, non-toxic supplies/suppliers to create promotional materials.
ID # 329
Recycle unwanted cell phones and PDAs.
ID # 330
Use telepresence or other long-distance communication to replace travel when possible.