We are committed to creating and protecting green real estate environments. To research responsibly and thoughtfully, CBRE, Inc. has formed a sustainability committee, whose Mission Statement is "Promote environmental stewardship through the implementation of sustainable ecological initiatives that benefit our assets, investors, customers, employees & planet."
Why?
- According to the United States Green Building Council (opens in a new window) ("USGBC"), the commercial office buildings generate 18% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.
- Electricity is one of the largest expenses tenants incur.
- It is estimated that 50-55,000 species of life are going extinct every year due to a lack of resources left available to them resulting from humans’ use of resources.
- Every living system on the planet is in decline - none are stable.
- The reduction of emissions is not only crucial for the health of the planet but also for a company’s bottom line.
Bicycle Parking/Storage
Commuting by bike to work is a great way to cut down on auto emissions and reduce your carbon footprint along with increasing daily physical activity. To support these initiatives at Alaska Regional, we provide bicycle parking.
Access to the bicycle parking is available at no charge and on a first come first serve basis. Please ensure your bike is securely locked for we are not responsible for any damage or loss due to theft. There are bike racks located around the campus. Click here (opens in new window) to view the Current Campus Parking Map.
Click here (opens in a new window) for Safe Biking Tips
Carpooling
We encourage carpooling as another great way to decrease automotive emissions and keep the air clean. Carpooling can also save money on your commute costs along with wear and tear on your vehicle. Please see below for links to carpooling information in the area.
http://www.muni.org/departments/transit/sharearide/Pages/default.aspx (opens in a new window)
Recycling
We appreciate and support the positive effect that recycling can have on the environment. Please see below for a list of recyclable items vs. non-recyclable items, accepted at Anchorage Recycling Center. Metal and electronic recycling services may be available by contacting Total Reclaim or 907-561-0544. Complete information for Anchorage guide to recycling is available at http://www.muni.org/departments/sws/pages/default.aspx (opens in a new window).
Accepted Recyclable Items:
- Office Paper
- Newspaper
- Brown Paper Bags
- Magazines
- Junk Mail
- Phone Books
- Plastic Bottles and Containers #1-2
- Aluminum/Tin/Steel Cans
- Flattened Cardboard (e.g. Cereal and Snack Boxes)
- Paper Cardboard (e.g. Dairy and Juice Containers)
- Glass Bottles and Jars
Non-Recyclable Items:
- Anything in the above list that is soiled or wet
- Styrofoam
- Wax Paper
- Pizza Boxes
- Any Plastic w/out #1-7
- Tempered Glass
Tenant Tips
- Re-use scrap paper (shred for packing material, create notepads, use as draft paper in the copier/printer)
- Print double sided to conserve paper
- Stand-by computers and shut off monitors when not in use
- Unplug all possible devices when not in use (they still draw power, even when they're turned off)
- Air-dry dishes that have been washed in a dishwasher rather than using the drying cycle which uses excess energy
- Turn off lights in offices not occupied
- Ride share or use public transportation
- Cut down on catalogs and junk mail
- Close blinds to keep office cooler and open them to keep office warmer by use of natural sunlight
- Keep HVAC vents clear and unobstructed
- Purchase used office furniture and recycle old office furniture
- Purchase recycled paper, file folders, and other office supplies
- When shopping for new office equipment and appliances, choose Energy Star rated products. Shop for all-in-one equipment to reduce energy consumption
- Use email rather than snail mail or fax to save paper
- Use regular plates/cups/silverware rather than disposable
- Recycle all printer/toner cartridges - check the manufacturer's website for return instructions
- Avoid using a cover page when faxing to save paper and toner on both ends
- Print in Black and White when possible - color ink is harsher on the environment
- Keep plants in the office - they cool and clean the air
- Maximize use of day lighting through your space
- Appoint corporate staff member to educate employees on sustainability efforts
