Business Benefits of Sustainability

What sustainability practices does your business currently engage in:

• Reduce Waste by Recycling, Composting and Reusing:
  Check all that apply.  

  • Recycle (Businesses in Media Borough are REQUIRED to recycle)

  • Compost food waste

  • Donate unwanted furniture and supplies for reuse

  • Work with a company to collect pallets for reuse

  • Establish programs to reuse office supplies and materials

  • Donate edible leftover food from events to a food rescue organization

• Provide Sustainable To-go Packaging Options:
  Check all that apply

  • Offer reusable, compostable, or recyclable food containers (#1 and #2 plastics only, paper/cardboard, NO styrofoam)

  • Only provide single use utensils and condiments on request

  • No plastic bags or straws

• Use Durable Goods for Onsite Dining:
  Check all that apply

  • Reusable napkins and tablecloths (or no tablecloths)

  • No single use plates, utensils or condiment packages for onsite dining.

• Reduce Energy Consumption:
  Check all that apply

  • Efficiently control internal temperatures

  • Utilize energy-efficient equipment including set-back thermostats and LED lighting

  • Utilize renewable energy (wind or solar)

  • Motion sensor lights where appropriate (i.e. bathrooms, supply closets)

• Implement Sustainable Purchasing & Disposal Practices:
  Check all that apply

  • Purchase bags and paper made with 100% post-consumer recycled content

  • Purchase products in bulk or with less packaging

  • Ensure at least 30% of products sold are sourced locally

  • Utilize locally made compost or mulch onsite

  • Adopt an Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP) guideline or policy

  • Phase out toxic products

• Promote Sustainable Transportation
  Check all that apply

  • Provide deliveries in a low emission electric or high mpg fuel vehicles

  • Incentivize employees to use public transportation

• Conserve Water
  Check all that apply

• Install low flow and efficient water fixtures

• Utilize gray water systems to recycle water where possible

• Please list any additional sustainable practices your business engages in that are not listed above: