Ensure at least 60% or more of your dry cleaning process uses SystemK4, Siloxane D5 (GreenEarth brand or other), Parrafin-Hydrocarbon, Modified HC/Alcohol Blends (Sensene), Modified HC/Glycol Blends (Intense, HC Boost), LCO2 or a combination of these chemicals/systems.

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.

Install high-efficiency plumbing fixtures

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

Compost food waste

Provide equitable pay and leadership opportunities for women

Upgrade fluorescent tube lights to LED

Use a highly efficient hot water heater

Conduct regular maintenance on vehicles

Install a programmable thermostat

Use of Energy Star washer and dryer in wetcleaning department.

Choose a building with easy public transit access

Plant native ground coverings

Build a diverse executive leadership team

Create a detailed risk management plan

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.

Implement a “no meetings” day

Eliminate all single-use kitchenware

Properly dispose of all hazardous waste

Purchase certified highly efficient appliances

Insulate your steam pipes.

Exceed federal and state regulations for your industry

Install a filtered water tap

Regularly replace HVAC filters

Offer reusable garment bags to customers.

Use of reusable pick up garment bags.

Have accessible green space

Seal, weather-strip, and maintain all windows

Conduct a water usage audit

Install faucet flow rate controls

Purchase 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper

Arrange workspace for natural sunlight

Install light switch occupancy sensors

Only using biodegradable detergents and additives in commercial industry.

Use of recycled hangers (plastic and wire).

Ensure employees take breaks

Pay top executives based on workforce, performance, and industry

Implement a human health and safety policy

Disclose business practices and financial statements to stakeholders

Install timers on non-essential electrical appliances

Replace light bulbs with LEDs

Purchase recycled toner cartridges

Eliminate physical marketing materials

Schedule regular HVAC & A/C maintenance

Use paperless billing

Conduct regular irrigation system checks

Repurpose unused office items

Use 34% biobased content laundry cleaners (general purpose)

Create a garment recycling program.

Purchase 50-100% recycled content trash liners

Recycle used toner cartridges

Open windows in place of air conditioning

Use reusable cleaning products

Print and copy double-sided

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

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