Sustainability Plan 2010

I. VISION
LionsPride Sustainable Moving envisions operating from an Eco-Conscious Transfer House. We are continually striving to be a model sustainable moving & delivery company.

II. OPERATION

A. Operation site will implement green standards at all times.

  • Solar or Green Tree Roof
  • Location near railroad access
  • Green energy

B. Eco-Conscious Vehicles

  • Fueled with Bio-Diesel and vehicle checklist maintained for fuel efficiency.
  • GPS units installed in all vehicles.
  • Retrofitted Trucks


C. Focus

  • Continuous green evolution business practices, continuous green alternatives researched and implemented into all aspects of our business.

III. BUSINESS ACTIVITIES & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
We are committed to managing our activities with utmost regard to the environment. Wewill continually research and implement green alternatives where performance will not be compromised.

A. Purchasing Policy

B. Energy Use

  • Energy saving Compact Fluorescent light bulbs are utilized throughout the office.
  • Staff is encouraged to work from home when possible to minimize travel emissions.

C. Travel

1. Vehicles eco-consciously maintained *LionsPride Vehicle Checklist

  • Fueled with Bio-Diesel.
  • Use daily Vehicle Checklist to maintain vehicles for optimal fuel efficiency.
  • GPS units installed in all vehicles to determine most efficient route.
  • Employees to utilize mass transit / carpooling.

D. Office Meetings

  • Weekly meetings on research & progress on company green strategies.

IV. WASTE GENERATION & RECYCLING
Reuse and Recycle as much as possible to minimize actual waste.

A. Recycle

  • ALL paper,plastic, tin, glass, wood and Styrofoam are recycled www.metro-region.org/findrecycler for more information.
  • Pallets, blankets and shoe covers are washed and reused.

B. Office Activities

  • We will utilize e-mails and e-fax as much as possible to minimize paper use.
  • Double sided printing is standard practice.

V. WATER USE
We have implemented water saving devices as suggested by the City of Portland’s Water Bureau.

A. Bathroom & Kitchen

  • 1.5 gallon per flush toilet utilized
  • Faucet aerators/restrictors used on all sinks.
  • Lunchroom composting containers available on premises

VI. LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
LionsPride will always be taking additional steps towards lessening our environmental and carbon footprint. Our staff is trained and encouraged to share new ideas that may lessen our environmental impact.

By the beginning of 2010 we would like to purchase 100% renewable power with the Habitat option to support salmon habitat restoration through Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program.