shop. We will also have a facebook and twitter to alert our customers when we have special promotions.
Environmental Issues Today most businesses to stay on top of the game must help or do something to help our environment. Donating money to a cause that helps save the environment or having an eco-friendly friendly business are some ways to help the environmental issues.
Impact Assessment Our business is not only here to help our customers but to also help the environment. We will keep track of our environmental footprint by the assessment of business operations to figure out what we need to change to be more environmental friendly. Keeping track of our energy usage, making sure we recycle everything that needs to be recycled. Lowering our carbon emission will also help to lessen the carbon footprint in the world. Teaming up with Global response to raise awareness of what is going on in our world, also to change what is happening to our environment
Sustainability We plan to use all recycled material for the entire store. There will be many skylights in the store. There will be many skylights in the store to create more lighting and trying to save as much money on electricity as possible. Instead of having paper receipts we will have electronic receipts we will have electronic receipts that are sent to your e-mail address, this will save a great deal of paper. Customers will receive a discount upon purchase when they bring back their bag.
LEED Compliance In order to have our business in LEED compliance we must follow the steps below to help us obtain the certification. The steps below are informative to help set a budget and also to get money back by having energy sufficient items and to have an environmental friendly business. “Set a clear environmental target. Before you begin the design phase of your project, decide what level of LEED certification you are aiming for and settle on a firm overall budget. Also, consider including an optional higher certification target -- a "stretch" goal -- to stimulate creativity. Set a clear and adequate budget. Higher levels of LEED certification, such as Platinum, do require additional expenditure and should be budgeted for accordingly Stick to your budget and your LEED goal. Throughout out the design and building process, be sure your entire project team is focused on meeting your LEED goal on budget. Maintain the environmental and economic integrity of your project at every turn. 48