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Required Staff Education Measures | Download |
| 1. | Adopt a written environmental policy statement stating your business' commitment to operate as a green business and some of the practices that your business is implementing as a green business. Download sample. | |
| 2. | Conduct an annual all staff presentation that reviews resource consumption (water, energy, paper etc.), solid and hazardous waste generation and highlights additional green business practices. Posting information online or on a bulletin board is acceptable. | |
| 3. | Provide 3 ongoing incentives or training opportunities to encourage management and employee participation in the Petal Project. For example, incorporate green business into: | |
| a. Performance appraisals, job descriptions, training programs, employee orientations | ||
| b. Staff meeting discussions | ||
| c. Employee reference materials | ||
| d. Company newsletter or bulletins | ||
| e. Company suggestion and reward programs | ||
| 4. | Inform your customers about your business' environmental efforts and what you are doing to meet the Petal Project criteria. For example: | |
| a. Post the Petal Project logo, certification and policy statement in a visible location | ||
| b. Incorporate green and environmentally friendly tips in your marketing materials | ||
| c. Offer tours that highlight your Petal Project and other green business successes | ||
| d. Offer customers "green" services or educational opportunities | ||
| 5. | Train new employees on green business procedures and practices implemented by your business through your company's employee handbook. | |
| 6. | Highlight your Petal Project efforts and/or certification on your website and link to the Petal Project homepage. | |
| 7. | Organize a green team to ensure continued monitoring of Petal Project and other green practices. | |
| 8. | Participate in at least one community outreach activity each year to promote a more sustainable region. For example: | |
| a. Organize a team to participate in an environmentally focused service project | ||
| b. Adopt a roadway | ||
| c. Host an educational event that covers an environmental topic | ||
| d. Partner with a Green Vision School to host an event or organize a service project | ||