GBB Certification forRiptide Software

ID # 26
Designate your office as a smoke-free working environment, with outside smoking areas 25ft away from building entries.
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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 64
Use environmentally-friendly cleaning chemicals for daily use such as a non-toxic multipurpose cleaner or glass cleaner.
ID # 68
Install light switch occupancy sensors in proper locations to automatically turn off lighting when no one is present.
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 # 71
Establish a paper recycling program. Paper includes newspaper, office paper, direct mail, white and colored paper, cardboard, envelopes, magazines, and catalogs.
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 # 74
Request that your payroll service eliminate the printed version of the pay stub and envelope. Ask them to email pay stub information instead.
ID # 79
Arrange the workspace to take advantage of areas with natural sunlight; design future spaces with natural lighting opportunities in mind.
ID # 84
Reduce air leaks with weather stripping and caulking around windows and doorways.
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 # 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 # 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 # 273
Relax the office dress code to allow for attire that doesn’t require drycleaning. Also, encourage employees to make the switch to non-toxic dry cleaners.
ID # 275
Use natural odor elimination.
ID # 276
Use water-conserving cleaning methods and strategies while cleaning.
ID # 278
Set up an office supply re-use center.
ID # 280
Serve and encourage employees to purchase local, organic and fair trade food and drink.
ID # 285
Use your lighting more efficiently with task lighting and daylighting.
ID # 295
Paint the outside walls and the roof a light color.
ID # 330
Use telepresence or other long-distance communication to replace travel when possible.

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Riptide Software has completed the following initiatives: