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Do you have programs to decrease the environmental impact of your salon? (Davines Eco-Friendly Contest) #9
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Another great piece I found was about Bottled Water once again... I think by now in this series of articles for Davines, many of the same factors that affect one area affect another. So bottled water is here yet again showing how it impacts they way we do business. Are you offering bottled water to your guests? Does your staff bring bottled water or use the reusable containers? Another interesting site I found in regards to environmental ...
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Do you have a system in place or procedures to reduce the use of water in your salon? (Davines Eco-Friendly Contest) #8
As we transform our salon into a more eco-friendly place, I am slowly incorporating new technology where we can. Updating faucets and commodes and seeing of we can get a waterline for filtered water so we can stop getting those cumbersome 10 gallon water jugs. It will help with storage space and the difficulty of changing those bottles. http://www.business.gov/manage/green-business/energy-efficiency/sustainable-practices/water-conservation.html ...
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Tulip Festival: Holland Michigan has the first Gold LEED Certifired Green Hotel!
CityFlats is the first Gold LEED Hotel in the Midwest! CityFlats specifically excels in the water and energy efficiency categories by using 30% less water than baseline standards and by optimizing energy performance. CityFlats is also a leader in the use of sustainable materials. The hotel’s seating and décor was designed and manufactured using materials from rapidly renewable resources such as bamboo and cotton. "City Flats ...
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Do you train your staff about how to reduce consumption of energy and waste? (Davines Eco-Friendly Contest) #10
Conserving energy is a part of everyday life since I can remember. Don't you remember your mom yelling at you that "We don't live in a Barn! Close the door! You are letting all of the A/C out! Now we understand, close the refrigerator, clean the dryer vent, turn the lights off... Training staff is more to do with reminding them and over seeing product use. I am always reminding people to recycle product cans/bottles, re-formulate the amount ...
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Does your salon participate in any C02 compensation program? (Davines Eco-Friendly Contest) #7
What is a CO2 Compensation Program? In looking for ideas an guidelines for businesses reducing their CO2, I was mostly sent to ideas for your home. This site is from the UK and had great tips for all. Read om to find out more..... CARBON FOOTPRINT : http://www.carbonfootprint.co Exerpt: For Individuals Here's a list of simple things you can do immediately Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, ...
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Do you have programs to decrease the environmental impact of your salon? (Davines Eco-Friendly Contest) #9
Another great piece I found was about Bottled Water once again... I think by now in this series of articles for Davines, many of the same factors that affect one area affect another. So bottled water is here yet ...
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Do you have a system in place or procedures to reduce the use of water in your salon? (Davines Eco-Friendly Contest) #8
As we transform our salon into a more eco-friendly place, I am slowly incorporating new technology where we can. Updating faucets and commodes and seeing of we can get a waterline for filtered water so we can stop ...
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Tulip Festival: Holland Michigan has the first Gold LEED Certifired Green Hotel!
CityFlats is the first Gold LEED Hotel in the Midwest! CityFlats specifically excels in the water and energy efficiency categories by using 30% less water than baseline standards and by optimizing energy ...
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Do you train your staff about how to reduce consumption of energy and waste? (Davines Eco-Friendly Contest) #10
Conserving energy is a part of everyday life since I can remember. Don't you remember your mom yelling at you that "We don't live in a Barn! Close the door! You are letting all of the A/C out! Now we understand, close ...
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Does your salon participate in any C02 compensation program? (Davines Eco-Friendly Contest) #7
What is a CO2 Compensation Program? In looking for ideas an guidelines for businesses reducing their CO2, I was mostly sent to ideas for your home. This site is from the UK and had great tips for all. Read om to ...
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