Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm 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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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.
• 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. Hiring intern to research carbon offsets for air travel 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 Misc. Supplies
• Use earth-friendly cleaning supplies
• Support local businesses by buying supplies in Missoula 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 and unplug computers, monitors, and printers before going home each day Use most efficient power management settings for computers 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 Important Dates & Facts:
Ecology Project International was founded as an independent non-profit organization under IRS tax code 501(c)(3) in October 2001. Founders Scott Pankratz and Julie Osborn share a passion for innovation and impact. EPI started as an idea that Scott had to empower and inspire nearby residents through scientific partnerships. While working as a sea turtle biologist in Costa Rica in 1996, Scott recognized that in spite of prolific scientific studies, many critical habitats and species−including the area in which he was working−continued to decline. Sea turtle eggs were sold at local markets and piles of trash washed up on the beach during rainstorms. Almost all of the researchers he interacted with were foreigners, and very few spoke any Spanish. Julie had similar experiences while living in Costa Rica in 1991 as a biology student.
Awards & Achievements:
Missoula in Motion awarded EPI their 2005 Transportation Best Practices award for our outstanding workplace transportation programs that encourage staff to commute alternatively.
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