ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT CATEGORY

TIER 2

Total pts

TIER 3

Total pts

Core - 8 points each

Need x

Need x

Waste Reduction - Focus: reduction, substitution

1. Solid Waste - source reduction

2. Hazardous Waste -decrease amounts, material substitution (watch flashpoints)

3. Waste Management - know hauler, where it’s going

Water Management - Focus: efficiency and protection

1. Storm Water

2. Waste Water - pretreatment program

3. Surface Water - ex: bank protection

4. Ground Water - source protection

5. Wetlands

6. Water Conservation

7. Water Efficiency

Air Emissions

1. Reductions below standards

2. Greenhouse gases

Suggested - 2 points each

Optional

Optional

Contingency/Emergency Planning

1. Develop start-up/shutdown/ malfunction plan

2. Educate employees

Transportation Management

1. Alternative Fuels

2. Fleet Management

3. Trip Reduction and Consolidation - Reduce company’s vehicle miles traveled

4. Commuter Trip Reduction

    - Support use of mass transit - ex. purchase employee eco passes

    - Flex schedules, compressed work weeks

    - Telecommuting

Recycling

1. Paper/Office

2. Cardboard

3. Metal

Procurement

1. Buy Recycle Products, where practical

2. Purchase Less Toxic Products, where practical

3. Look At Where Production Materials Are Coming From -favor lowest impact

4. Purchase More Efficient, More Protective Products, where practical

Suggested  - External to DEQ - 2 points each

Optional

Optional

Energy Conservation

1. Renewable Energy

2. Energy Efficiency Measures

3. Reduce use of electricity/natural gas

4. Heat Islands/ Cool Spaces

5. Green Architecture

Land Use Management

1. Locate near mass transit

2. Brownfield Development

3. Anti-sprawl

4. Local Vegetation

5. Wildlife Corridors

Health And Safety - Focus: Minimize impacts by employee mishap

1. External Health

2. Internal Health

3. Internal Noise

4. OSHA-plus

5. Ergonomics

6. Reduced Accident Rates

7. Employee Health - exercise incentives, dietary guidelines, monitoring

8. Family

Neighborhood Impacts

1. Reduce Noise Pollution

2. Reduce Nighttime Light Pollution

3. Reduce Odors

4. General Maintenance/Appearance of Facility