Nina Designs Green Business Certification
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Nina DesignsNina DesignsGreen Business Green Business
CertificationCertification
Presented by:Amanda Miller
Teo TertelLiz Greigg
BUS 857Spring 2010
Nina DesignsNina Designs
Silver Jewelry Design and Distribution Business
Location: Berkeley
Employees: 11 females
Owner: Nina, very interested in “greening” her business
ChallengesChallenges
Plastic bags
Printing catalogue
Supply chain- Silver mining
Checklist items from Alameda County
Pre-CertificationPre-Certification
Waste reduction-cups & towels, recycling
Daylighting systems
Recycled rubber floors
Low flow toilets
Blog
Checklist ToolChecklist Tool
Post AssessmentPost Assessment
Engrain values Welcome Employee Paperwork Environmental Purchasing Policy On-Going Assessments (energy, water,
chemicals)
Footprint Reduction Pollution Waste Energy Water & wastewater
General Certification General Certification MeasuresMeasures
Written Environmental Preferable Purchasing Policy
Monthly Tracker for energy, water, solid waste
Green Team, Official Employee Pledge
Highlight Green Business/Promote
Clean AirClean Air
Hire locally, bicycle storage area
Hybrid company vehicle
Rideshare program
Spare the Air Program
Pollution PreventionPollution Prevention
Integrated Pest Management
Recycle ink/copier cartridges
Replaced standard fluorescent lighting
Soy-based ink on all catalog inserts
Solid Waste ReductionSolid Waste Reduction
Shredded recycled paper used as packaging
Office furniture and dishware from Esprit office
Donate old computers for refurbishing and reuse
Reusable coffee mugs
Individual cloth towels in kitchen and bathrooms
Energy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency
Solatube daylighting system
Lights on grid system
ENERGY STAR equipment copiers/printers LCD monitors
Installed CFLs
Water & WastewaterWater & Wastewater
Low Flow aerators
Dry cleaning methods
Keeping debris out of drains
Minimal landscaping
Water conservation training
Next Steps for Next Steps for CertificationCertification
Annual assessment for products/materials Safer alternatives: Triclosan
Designated universal waste storage area Post signs and notify staff
E-steward center for old equipment
Team LearningTeam Learning
Certification Process
Specific technologies learned: Daylighting Recycled rubber Challenges with recycled paper Softsoap bad for environment
Questions?Questions?