Strandberg Consulting

Strandberg Consulting

6336 Burns St.
Burnaby,BC
V5E 1T2
http://www.corostrandberg.com
604-433-7339

To be part of a community of Burnaby businesses committed to “go green”.

energy

• Turn off lights when not in use
• Install ENERGY STAR® rated lighting and equipment
• Optimize heating and cooling systems (21 Celsius when occupied 16 Celsius when unoccupied)
• Use natural lighting whenever possible
• Unblock heat flows by moving furniture
• Switch from incandescent to CFL, HID or LED lighting
• Maintain and replace caulking and weather stripping around windows and doors
• Look for leaks in building’s exterior to make sure you’re not losing energy through the front doors
• Install solar panels

water

• Install an instant water heater in your kitchen so you don’t have to let the water run
• Provide refrigerated drinking water
• Scrape dishes rather than rinsing them before washing
• Install water efficiency devices
• Replace toilet tanks with low volume tanks
• Replace lawn with low maintenance landscaping options

travel

• Hold events along the frequent transit network
• Use webinars, video and teleconferencing
• Create a work from home (teleworking) option

waste

• Set printers to ‘double sided’
• Print only necessary documents
• Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically
• Minimize paper usage in meetings
• Provide recycle stations at key locations
• Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines
• Donate outdated electronics
• Use washable cutlery and plates
• Develop a policy of purchasing non-toxic cleaning materials

purchasing

• Purchase FSC Certified or 100% post consumer recycled paper
• Purchase organic, fair trade coffee and tea
• Support the local economy by buying local
• Create a policy to support Fair Trade products
• Choose products that reduce or eliminate pollution and toxins