Install a smart irrigation system

100% of your dry cleaning process uses SystemK4, Siloxane D5 (GreenEarth brand or other), Parrafin-Hydrocarbon (DF2000, EcoSolv), Modified HC/Alcohol Blends (Sensene), Modified HC/Glycol Blends (Intense, HC Boost), LCO2 or a combination of these chemicals/systems.

Regular maintenance schedule for all boilers, return systems, steam traps, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems.

Upgrade fluorescent tube lights to LED

Use a highly efficient hot water heater

Conduct regular maintenance on vehicles

Install a programmable thermostat

Plant native, regionally-friendly plants

Proactive Waste Handling – unregulated waste to be hauled away by licensed hazardous waste hauler.

Ensure Appropriate disposal of drycleaning waste water.

Eliminate all single-use kitchenware

Properly dispose of all hazardous waste

Use a drip irrigation system

Purchase certified highly efficient appliances

Install a filtered water tap

Regularly replace HVAC filters

Offer reusable garment bags to customers.

Use of reusable pick up garment bags.

Seal, weather-strip, and maintain all windows

Purchase 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper

Arrange workspace for natural sunlight

Apply solar window film

Select used or recycled office equipment and furniture

Install light switch occupancy sensors

Use a sustainable web hosting service

Only using biodegradable detergents and additives in commercial industry.

Use of recycled hangers (plastic and wire).

Replace light bulbs with LEDs

Purchase recycled toner cartridges

Use non-toxic, bio-based cleaning products

Optimize exterior and roof colors for climate

Use paperless billing

Conduct regular irrigation system checks

Repurpose unused office items

Offer incentives to customers who recycle hangers and purchase/use reusable garment bags.

Create a garment recycling program.

Purchase 50-100% recycled content trash liners

Recycle used toner cartridges

Develop a paper reduction policy

Open windows in place of air conditioning

Unplug appliances when not in use

Print and copy double-sided

Use of Biodegradable poly bags.

Use of Recyclable Poly Bags (customer use).

Designate your office as a smoke-free working environment with outside smoking areas 25 feet away from building entry areas and common walkways

Use ceiling fans in place of air conditioning

Create paper product and paper stuffing recycling program.

Organize a sustainability committee to lead your organization’s sustainability program

Complete the GBB getting started steps

Develop a sustainability mission statement for your business and define your company’s core commitments

Populate your company’s sustainability accomplishments in your profile

Announce your commitment to GBB to all employees