Lunch and Learn on Sustainability

We all know climate change is a big problem… Average surface temperatures could increase by 3 to 10 degrees by the end of the century Current projections suggest that sea levels could continue to rise between 4 inches and 36 inches over the next 100 years ¼ of Earth’s species will be headed for extinction by 2050 if the warming trend continues at its current rate The number of planets needed to sustain the world at different countries’ levels of consumption

Why this matters to C.Fox “What we do, we do for the good of others" Improve efficiency and reduce operating costs It’s no longer a trend but an expectation GSA is pushing for it Marketing opportunities "How do we love all of the children of all species for all time?" -William McDonough

“The world will not evolve past its current state of crisis by using the same thinking that created the situation.” -Albert Einstein

Our Clients Include: The C.Fox Eco- Challenge!

Our Services Percentage of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions, 2006

Energy Executive Order Reduce energy intensity by 30% by 2015 compared to FY 2005 baseline Annually 95% of all electronics purchased must be energy star certified

ChangeImpact Switch all regular light bulbs to compact florescent light bulbs Save 300 pounds of carbon dioxide a year for each bulb Unplug all electronics when not in use Save over 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year Implementation tactics: Use power strips to make turning off multiple electronics easy The same person who is designated for clean-up duty will also be the “green police” Ways We Can Reduce

Big Changes Existing Energy Star Buildings in Silver Spring: Discovery World Headquarters Wayne Plaza Washington, DC ranks #2 on the list of cities in the USA with most certified buildings Commercial buildings that earn EPA’s Energy Star must perform in the top 25 percent of similar buildings nationwide and must be independently verified by a licensed professional engineer or a registered architect. Energy Star certified buildings use an average of 35 percent less energy and are responsible for 35 percent less carbon dioxide emissions than typical buildings. Purchase carbon offsets to become carbon neutral Purchase renewable energy

Executive Order (October 2009) Achieve a 50% solid waste diversion rate by FY Reduce paper use, increase composting and decrease chemical use Ensure 95% of new contract actions (task and delivery orders) are energy and water efficient, biobased, environmentally preferable, generally non-toxic and contain recycled content Waste

Ways We Can Reduce ChangeImpact Recycling half of household waste Save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide a year Buy in bulkSave 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide if you cut down garbage by 10% Implementation tactics: Weigh and count trash bags Develop a green purchasing policy buy only 100% recycled paper/toilet paper/paper towels and office supplies Set up printer to print double sided signature: think twice about printing this message Put a recycling guide above trash can Compost Cab DC- pick up weekly around $35 a month

Water Executive Order (October 2009) Reduce potable water consumption intensity by 26% by FY 2020, compared to FY 2007 baseline

ChangeImpact Office meatless MondaysSkipping meat 1 day a week can save over 35,000 gallons of water annually *Becoming a vegetarian saves 5,000 pounds of carbon emissions a year Implementation tactics: Only run dishwasher when full Switch from water jugs to Brita filter Retrofit toilets with dual flush Meatless Mondays

Twitter: We’re kicking off our office #eco-challenge today. What are you doing to be more green? Check before you toss: over 70% of #trash that can be #recycled ends up in landfills. Facebook: C.Fox’s Meatless Mondays Cookbook Updates Blog Updates: Employee Spotlights: Highlight Website Updates: Green Happenings: List eco-centric events happening in the city

Networking and Activist Groups: Eco-Tuesday Sustainable Business Meet UpEco-Tuesday Sustainable Business Meet Up Sustainable Business Network of Washington (SBNOW)Sustainable Business Network of Washington (SBNOW) Sustainable DC

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