Earth Day the Balihoo way

Thursday, April 22, 2010 by Megan Heath
In addition to ad builder software, local advertising, and co-op marketing, Balihoo folks share a passion for the great outdoors.  Likewise, a commitment to the environment is core to Balihoo culture.

Here are a few of our Earth-friendly practices:
  1. Reduce: No employee is without a glass, metal, or recyclable plastic water bottle, and a fully-stocked kitchen ensures that disposable utensils are a rarity.
  2. Reuse: Following the remodel of our current office space in 2009, Balihoo received a Building Excellence Award for our "Green Upgrade."  Original wood paneling, electric wiring, 2" x 4"s, doors, and more were re-purposed throughout the office to limit waste.
  3. Recycle: Several months of insistence finally prompted our building to implement a recycling program, to which we are the largest contributor.
  4. Walk and ride: A central downtown location affords Balihoo folk the luxury of walking most everywhere: to lunch, to run errands, to meet clients, to grab supplies, and to stake out a happy hour table.  Those who live nearby are rewarded for exchanging their parking passes for a spot on the bike racks.
  5. Eat local: No drive-thru bags here.  Balihoo employees are loyal patrons of restaurants, grocers, and farmers markets that offer locally grown products.
  6. Take the bus: Don't let two dozen of your closest friends drive 175 miles to the nearest casino; charter a bus and ride together.  Alex and Brian can elaborate.

*Please consider the environment before you print this awesome blog post.

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