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SUSTAINABILITY

GREEN TIPS



DBI'S SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MISSION

Sustainable Buildings Lower Operational Costs.
Enhance Asset Value.
Improve R.O.I.
Reduce Utility Costs.
Create Marketing Advantages.
Improve Employee Retention.
Improve Occupant Productivity and Health.
Increase Employee Productivity by Reducing Absenteeism, Improving
Employee Morale, and Enhancing Recruitment.
Green Roofs are cost effective.
Green roofs are a cost effective investment.


Recycle Holiday Cards for Charity
Donate your holiday cards to St. Jude's Ranch Recycled Card Program.


Gift Wrapping:
Eco friendly wrapping paper. Earth Presents produces 100% recycled and recyclable wrapping paper.


One company's quest to turn old wine corks into new flooring.
Make wine corks into flooring. Old wine corks to new floors.


The Empire State Building Goes Green
The Empire State Building seems to be grappling with a color problem, specifically the color of its upper levels.


A Green Office:
Print e-mail to PDF and save paperless in project file. Print RFI, ASI, Memo to PDF and send/save paperless. Eliminate plastic-bottled water. Eliminate plastic and styrofoam cups. Use recycled paper or biodegradable only.




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