Our Next Green Step
In an effort to live the lifestyle that we teach, we are right in the middle of performing a major "Green Screen" on our office. Here are a few of the changes that we are making:
- We are changing from the 30% post consumer recycled paper that we have always used to 100% post consumer recycled paper. I found a great deal on some stuff by Boise so we can be greener and save a few extra cents as well. Hooray!
- We have unplugged the fax machine and shifted over to eFax. I should have done this years ago. We have cut our paper usage by AT LEAST 10%. This also makes it easier to go paperless with our contracts and it cut down on our file cabinet space usage.
- I have swapped out the 200W floods in the can lights for the new compact fluorescents. I "donated' the old flood lights to another agent in my office. A much greener solution than throwing them into the nearest landfill.
- We have set all of our computers to the highest energy saving settings possible. Although this is the greenest setting, I might have to make some manual adjustments. My screen is timing out just a little to quickly to be practical in a work environment.
- We are printing non critical documents and drafts on the backs of other printed pages. In our business this is creating an incredible savings.
- We have added a larger recycle bin.
- We are pushing to green up our newsletters. We have been giving people the option to receive them via email rather than a printed hardcopy. Another money saving change as we go forward. This has been hugely popular. More on that later.
These are the biggies for right now. I would love to hear what you guys have been doing to "Walk the Talk." Have I missed something obvious? Give me your ideas.
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your needs and who will work together with you to achieve your objective. We are very familiar with all types a real estate in Clark County and we specialize in Vancouver, Ridgefield and Battle Ground. We are also very experienced with new home and custom home construction having assisted several local builders in selling new neighborhoods in the Vancouver Washington area. Additionally, we have helped numerous families build their own Vancouver Washington dream homes. We are dedicated to helping you make intelligent, informed decisions and to providing you with exceptional service. Go to www.ernw.org for more information. See our video here.
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your needs and who will work together with you to achieve your objective. We are very familiar with all types a real estate in Clark Countyand we specialize in Vancouver, Ridgefield and Battle Ground. We are also very experienced with new home and custom home construction having assisted several local builders in selling new neighborhoods in the Vancouver Washington area. Additionally, we have helped numerous families build their own dream homes. We are dedicated to helping you make intelligent, informed decisions and to providing you with exceptional service.
