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 More than 30 companies have signed on as charter members of the Greater Philadelphia Green Business Program, an initiative launched Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council that asks businesses to voluntarily commit to green office practices. (for the full story, please visit: http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2009/03/23/daily21.html) Participating companies can certify their offices as green by meeting seven simple mandatory targets, such as conducting an energy audit and recycling, in addition to at least 20 additional elective targets within six months of signing a commitment to modify their daily office practices. They can qualify for Basic, Silver, Gold or Platinum rankings based on the number of practices they adopt. Participating companies receive a checklist of suggested improvements. Some are symbolic, like appointing a sustainability manager, while many are tied to cost-saving improvements in energy and water management, and some are aimed at improving purchasing practices to encourage green awareness throughout the supply chain. “It’s really important for everybody to understand...this program is flexible enough to allow any company to take minimal measures” but also sophisticated enough to let companies take bigger steps toward sustainability, said Seth Cooley, a partner at the Duane Morris law firm and a member of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council board of directors. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter reiterated the city’s commitment to becoming the “No. 1 green city in America” at the program launch at Rohm & Haas’s Center City headquarters. “Having the business community provide this support and commitment means so much,” he said. “It sends the right message not only to employees but to everyone throughout the city that we’re serious about this.” Companies interested in being admitted as charter members can sign on to the program during the next 60 days at www.phillygreenbiz.com.Philadelphia Recycles Weekly recycling is here!Welcome to the future of Philadelphia recycling. We've acted on your suggestions and are proud to announce that, as of January 5th, you can now recycle every week on the same day as trash day. It's easier, more convenient, and good for the whole city - spread the word! Learn more Side by Side: It's official, and it's city-wide. Put that recycling bin and trash can out side by side, each week, and be part of the future of recycling. Learn more about weekly recycling. All Together Now: Not sure what to recycle? Cardboard, paper, metal, glass and plastics go all together in your recycling bin. That's single-stream recycling, and these are the details. Why recycle? For you - It feels good to be part of a city-wide effort...and it’s contagious! When you recycle regularly, you inspire other people to do the same. For your city - Recycling creates jobs, earns money for neighborhood programs, and brings a greater sense of pride to our city. For your environment - Recycling conserves natural resources, so our whole planet can stay healthier for generations to come. Learn more Why can you do Know what's recyclable. Philadelphia now recycles more kinds of material than ever before. Fill your recycling bin with newspaper, plastic soda bottles, empty aerosol cans, phone books, flattened cardboard, and much more. See a full list of recyclables here. Recycle every week, and encourage your neighbors to do the same! |
