Corporate Responsibility: Environment
Materials & Resources
- We practice the “Know the Code” recycling and waste minimization program, a color-coded approach to waste separation at the source.
- We recycle the following materials: cardboard/mixed paper, glass, aluminum, plastic bottles and cans, fluorescent bulbs, toner cartridges, and batteries.
- We develop reuse program partnerships with community businesses for reuse of various materials including electronics, telephones, carpet, visqueen and pallets.
- In addition to a food composting program, our foodservice partner offers organic and locally grown food and donates excess to the DC Central Kitchen, a nationally recognized, non-profit organization.
- In all of our copy rooms, we use Forest Stewardship Council, FSI, and 30% post consumer, acid-free paper.
- Our “One Footprint at a Time” program builds management and staff awareness through environmental activities and challenges.