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Ecology Project International |
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-6:00pm Phone: 406-721-8784
Fax: 406-721-7060 Address: 101 E. Broadway, Suite #202
City: Missoula
State: Montana
Zip Code: 59802 Contact: Julie Osborn
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Website: www.ecologyproject.org Email:
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|  | About Ecology Project International: Ecology Project International improves and inspires science education and conservation efforts worldwide through field based student-scientist partnerships. Sustainable Practices, Products, & Services: EPI is committed to empowering individuals to reduce their impact on the environment. We continually seek ways to reduce our consumption and waste, purchase sustainable products, decrease energy use, treat our employees well and increase awareness about sustainable business practices. Our current policies and practices include:
Paper
• Reduce (2 sided printing, draft ink setting on printers)
• Reuse (scrap paper for test prints, envelopes/boxes/packaging for mailing, give extras to Treecycle)
• Recycle (cardboard, office paper, cans, plastic, newspaper, magazines)
• Buy and print on recycled content, “tree-free” or banana paper. This includes printer and copier paper, outreach
materials, toilet paper and paper towels.
• Keep mailing list updated and targeted to those who read what we send!
Ink
• Buy “double filled” print cartridges
• Refill emptied ink cartridges with InkJet Villa.com
• Recycle used printer cartridges with HP
Furniture and Equipment
• All office furniture is purchased used
• Most computers are used or refurbished
• Printers have double-sided print capacity
• Default set to double-sided printing on all computers
Transportation
• Employee reward system for biking, walking, or using public transport to work (daily bonus plus monthly contest).
• Public posting of how each staff member arrives to work each day.
• “EPI cruiser” for general use
• Flexible work schedules
• Office location was chosen based on ease of access for a majority of staff and visitors, and for its convenient
access to bike paths and bus lines.
• Director’s car available for errands
• All paid staff are members of the Way to Go Club
• Collaborating with Missoula in Motion to increase our
transportation efficiency.
Mailing/Shipping
• Discourage the use of overnight delivery – our deadlines are “postmarks” and fax or email are the best way to send
short documents quickly
• Reuse envelopes and boxes for mailings
• Use “reusing envelopes saves trees” mailing labels
• Donate extra shipping materials to Treecycle for reuse
Misc. Supplies
• Use earth-friendly cleaning supplies
• Support local businesses by buying supplies in Missoula
• Our t-shirts are 100% organic cotton (from Beneficial ts)
Energy
• Fluorescent lighting fixtures
• Turn off the lights when not using a room (including the bathroom)
• Use blinds to keep rooms cool on summer afternoons and weekends
• Turn off computers, monitors, and printers before going home each day
• Green Power purchase through northwestern energy’s E+ Green program
Human resources
• Exciting and fulfilling work that makes a difference
• Flexible work schedule
• Unpaid time off up to 3 weeks/year
• Heath benefits to all of our full time staff
• Provide ergonomic workstations for office staff
• Quarterly performance evaluations
• Small kitchen facility allows staff access to reusable plates, utensils and mugs.
• Encourage and reward innovation
• Encourage and reward sustainable practices
• Encourage and reward community participation
Increasing awareness
• Our programs empower participants to make a difference in the world and consider their own connection to and impact
on the natural environment
• Links to sustainable products on our website
• Use “reusing envelopes saves trees” mailing labels
• Purchase Green power through building
• Organize a monthly building social hour with other companies to raise awareness and share ideas Important Dates & Facts: Awards & Achievements: |
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