GBB Certification forGreiner Bio-One

Greiner Bio-One

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 Greiner Bio-One and thank you for your commitment to sustainability.

MEMBER SINCE

06/12/2011

CONTACT INFORMATION

4238 Capital Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
http://us.gbo.com/

Greiner Bio-One 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 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 # 75
Expand your recycling program to also include: glass, plastic, and aluminum.
ID # 79
Arrange the workspace to take advantage of areas with natural sunlight; design future spaces with natural lighting opportunities in mind.
ID # 81
Install sensor controls that turn off faucets automatically (motion sensors).
ID # 88
Examine entire supply chain, including overseas suppliers.
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 # 282
Minimize air conditioning needs with natural ventilation.
ID # 283
Use air-filtering plants throughout the office to improve indoor air quality.
ID # 295
Paint the outside walls and the roof a light color.
ID # 298
Install a heat recovery system that converts waste heat to energy.
ID # 329
Recycle unwanted cell phones and PDAs.
ID # 330
Use telepresence or other long-distance communication to replace travel when possible.
ID # 449
Place a company employee on the organizing committee for the same or another event to achieve maximum involvement and exposure.