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Home
About Us
Welcome!
Why Us?
Vision & Mission
FAQs
Strategic Plan – Why Us (2023-2026)
Staff
2024 Board of Directors
Committees
Events
Inside Jobs Tours
Ribbon Cuttings
Membership
Become a Member
Membership Investment
Benefits
Member Success Guide
Discount Prescription Drug Card
Exclusive Merchant Services
Facility Usage
Marketing
Member-to-Member Discounts
Membership Directory
Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance
Green Business Recognition
President’s Club
Economic Development
Pledged Asset Loan (PAL)
Job Opportunities
Available Properties
Milton Area Industrial Development Association (M.A.I.D.A.)
Available Loan Programs
Business & Education
Programs
Online Training
Raising the Board
Meet Our Mentors
News
(570) 742-7341
30 Lawton Lane Milton, PA 17847
Join Now
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Green Business Recognition Program Application
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Requirements
Check each box where you have met the listed requirement. To earn recognition, you must meet
at least one requirement in each category
, and
at least 20 total points
.
Category I Total
Category I - Solid Waste Prevention – Maximum Points = 14
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Reduce copying: use electronic distribution to avoid unnecessary document printing, and set copier and printer defaults to two-sided
Regularly update/purge your mailing list
Contact catalogue senders and others to reduce the amount of bulk mail and duplicate mailings you receive
Use marketing materials that require no envelope
Reuse packaging and shipping materials
Offer reusable shopping bags and/or discounts for those who use them
Replace individual containers with larger, refillable dispensers
Use reusable instead of disposable products: coffee cups, dishes, silverware, towels, boxes, bags, containers
Install motion towel dispensers or air dryers near all sinks
Install motion activated soap dispensers
Prohibit littering at the workplace or while on duty, including the improper disposal of cigarette butts
Category II Total
Category II - Recycling - Maximum Points = 15
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Recycle paper
Recycle glass
Recycle aluminum and other materials
Recycle plastic bottles, utensils, wrappers and other materials
Recycle boxes and other cardboard materials
Recycle pallets, pallet wrap, and any other wood debris
Recycle toner and inkjet cartridges
Recycle or properly dispose of all used batteries
Recycle used cooking oil
Install signs and distribute instructions on recycling to staff
Compost food and landscape waste
Category III Total
Category III - Purchasing – Maximum Points = 17
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Buy office copy paper with at least 30% recycled content
Print letterhead and business cards on 100% recycled stock
Purchase and use safer, more eco - friendly alternative(s) to previously used products for janitorial, pest control, and/or facility maintenance (for example, Green Seal products)
Purchase recycled/re - manufactured toner cartridges
Purchase biodegradable or compostable “to go” food containers
Purchase more materials in bulk
Use low - emission building material s when remodeling
Purchase used furniture, equipment, or materials
Exchange or donate unwanted furniture, equipment, scrap materials, etc.
Purchase from other “green” vendors or service providers
Purchase more materials and supplies locally to reduce transportation emissions
Category IV Total
Category IV – Energy & Water Conservation – Maximum Points = 36
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Perform the online energy profile provided by PPL
Have a professional perform an on - site audit of your energy use
Track energy usage and share data with employees
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents
Replace old T12 fluorescents with energy efficient lighting
Use motion sensors, timers, or other lighting controls in appropriate rooms
Unplug chargers when not in use
Use “Energy Star” equipment
Update insulation or windows (includes tinting)
Use programmable thermostat
Get an HVAC tune - up or refrigeration tune - up
Set all computer monitors to turn off after 10 minutes of inactivity
Turn all computers off at the end of each business day
Use renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind or biodiesel/biomass) or purchase “Green Power” from local utility
Use aerators and/or auto shut - off on faucets
Install commercial ultra low - flow toilets
Install waterless urinals
Install pre - rinse spray nozzle in kitchen
Regularly check for and repair leaks in restroom
Install low - water or no - water landscaping
Clean outdoor areas with a broom instead of a hose
Use recovered wastewater and/or rainwater
Category V Total
Category V – Involving employees, customers, and/or suppliers in greening your business – Maximum Points = 11
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Involve employees in developing your green business plan; get their input
Establish a “green committee” of employees to make the green business plan and to regularly identify new strategies
Provide training for employees on implementing green business practices
Institute a green business policy in the employee handbook, making participation in the practices a condition of employment
Inform suppliers and/or customers about your green business interests and efforts; solicit their suggestions
Encourage “green” practices by your customers
Participate in local clean - up event (Great American Cleanup, Adopt - A - Road, etc)
Category VI Total
Category VI -- Transportation – Maximum Points = 14
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Implement policies/practices to encourage employee walking, biking, carpooling, transit, and/or telecommuting
Provide an incentive or reimburse employee travel on public transportation
Provide an incentive to employees that use alternative transportation
Use tele or web conferences instead of traveling for face- to- face meetings
Schedule regular tune - ups for business vehicles; check tire pressure regularly; check for “ground staining” regularly
Recycle all vehicle fluids, oils, etc.
Use hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle(s)
Total Points
Optional: Central PA Chamber businesses are also eligible to be recognized under this program for a specific project, process change, or initiative that can be used as a model for other organizations. Please describe of your efforts. Such programs will also be considered for highlight articles in Commerce, the Chamber’s monthly newsletter.
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