25 POINT PLAN

We want to make our company a leader within the real estate community by demonstrating our commitment to protecting and nourishing the environment. It is our goal to become an eco-friendly representative for our industry by introducing tangible changes to our business practices and by making environmentally sound resources available to our clients.

1. A minimum of 35% post consumer recycled content in paper that is ethanol and    chlorine free, for all office copiers

2. Designated printers in each office that use only internal recycled paper

3. Business cards, letterhead, and envelopes printed with soy based inks on    recycled paper

4. Brochures, UV coating is VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) free. Merrill    printing uses soy based inks and is moving toward “clean” printing procedures

5. Custom printing will be done by local printers on paper that uses a minimum of    30% PC (Post Consumer) recycled paper using soy based inks

6. For Sale signs and Open House signs will be constructed of Masonite. This    material is a steam extruded, pressurized wood that contains no glue or    formaldehyde

7. Low VOC paint shall be used on all signs where possible

8. Nontoxic cleaning supplies for office cleaning crews

9. Green Power electricity from environmentally friendly sources in offices where    available

10. Office lighting is currently energy efficient and complies with Title 24      requirements

11. Ensure computers, printers, copiers, and chargers are either off at night, or in      low energy sleep mode

12. Most pollution from paint can be eliminated by using only low or non-VOC      paint supplies this paint will be required in all future office facility work

13. Print in duplex mode whenever making multiple page copies

14. Purchase recycled print cartridges

15. Biodegradable coffee cups

16. 100% post consumer recycled paper towels

17. Recycling bins throughout office for paper, glass, cans and bottles

18. Organic earth friendly soap

19. 100% Compostable potato starch cutlery

20. Tree free plates composed of sugar cane

21. Establish a foundation to fund local environmental programs. Each escrow      that closes shall contribute at least $1.00 towards the foundation

22. All print media shall contain a phrase indicating the material is composed of      recycled paper, or a statement encouraging recycling of the paper

23. Install a menu on www.ewingsir.com that includes useful green links for our      clients

24. Provide training for our sales associates to become “eco-brokers”

25. Use every opportunity to communicate meaningful conservation practices to      our agents, vendors and clients

 

 
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