Main Line Chamber of Commerce
2 Year Action Plan to Be Green
Small Steps
Time Frame: June 2008-December 2008
Expected Outcomes:
1. Begin to establish a “green” culture within the chamber
2. Create a Go Green Committee
3. Work toward long term “green” goals
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Action Steps |
Accountability |
| Pull the recycling bin to a more prominent area. | MLCC Staff |
| Educate the staff to show where the dumpster is out in the parking lot. | LML Go Green Group |
| Provider recycling bins for all in-Chamber events. | MLCC Staff |
| Place bins in easy to access locations throughout the Chamber (kitchen, conference rooms) in copier room, paper-bins. | MLCC Staff |
| Create signs over switches to reduce energy consumption. | LML Go Green Group |
| Add signature line at the bottom of emails to encourage people to conserve paper when possible. | MLCC Staff |
| Replace foam cups for mugs and/or cups that are biodegradable. Use biodegradable utensils, if possible. | MLCC Staff |
| Turn thermostats down when leaving the office. When in the office, try to turn down the thermostat just a few degrees in the winter and up in the summer. | Landlord/Staff |
| Promptly report leaky faucets to the landlord to save wasted water consumption. | MLCC Staff |
| Print double-sided documents when possible. | MLCC Staff |
| Create a “Green” committee who will report to the MLCC Board |
Making Lasting Changes
Time Frame: June 2008-July, 2009
Expected Outcomes:
1. “Green” culture begins to take hold within the Chamber
2. Go Green Committee is actively involved in educating members
3. Strong frame work has been laid to achieve long term goals
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Action Steps |
Accountability |
| Replace standard copier paper with recycled paper | MLCC Staff |
| Start switching out vendors for eco-friendly ones such as printers. | MLCC Staff |
| Meet with landlord to request compact-fluorescent bulbs. | MLCC Staff & Go Green Committee |
| Start exploring other options such as business cards or stationary made with recycled paper. | MLCC Staff |
| Minimize “e-waste” – old computers. Donate old computers and cell phones to one of the vendors we have provided on our list. | MLCC Staff |
| Encourage employees to carpool to events and to work or use public transportation. | MLCC Staff & Go Green Committee |
| Utilize eco-friendly cleaning products. | MLCC Staff |
| Host a “Green Event” focusing on “green” | MLCC Staff & Go Green Committee |
Creating a Green Culture
Time Frame: June 2008-July, 2010
Expected Outcomes:
1. “Green” is acculturated into the Chamber
2. “Green” products and events are standard within the Chamber
3. Majority of “Green” Goals have been met and action steps exist to complete those not reached.
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Action Steps |
Accountability |
| Use as a primary source, post-consumer recycled goods for all paper needs. | MLCC Staff |
| Create a “Green” Business Card Exchange. | MLCC Staff & Go Green Committee |
| Create a “Green” Business Roundtable. | MLCC Staff & Go Green Committee |
| Two years prior to lease expiring, explore new location in a “Green” building that is LEED-certified. | MLCC Staff & Go Green Committee |
| Have all bulbs replaced with compact-fluorescent lights. | MLCC Staff & Landlord |
| Utilize an extensive list of “green” vendors. | MLCC Staff & Go Green Committee |
| Host an annual “Earth Day” event for the community. | MLCC Staff & Go Green Committee |
