Certifed Green Consultant Green Impact Solutions

GBL announces “Green Points” program

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:51:23 +0000

There’s a new and very exciting program I want to share with you called “Green Points”. Through this program, your customers/clients can earn “green points” simply from using your green product or service.

Read more information about this program at:
http://www.greenbusinessleague.com/content/gbl-green-points

To get your green product or service approved, you can submit the application to either the Green Business League or to Green Impact Solutions to kickstart the process. The application can be found at:
http://www.greenbusinessleague.com/docs/GBL-Points-Request.pdf

State Farm Allentown Goes Green

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:48:15 +0000

State Farm Insurance Agency on Hamilton Boulevard in Allentown, PA is on their way to earning their Green Business Certification with the Green Business League. In working with Certified Green Consultant Heather Deschenes of Green Impact Solutions, Inc., State Farm agent Christine Moscaritolo already had a number of green practices in place when she opened her doors on July 1st earlier this year. In the initial renovation stage of getting the office ready for operation, using no-VOC paints earned State Farm some of their first certification points. When setting up the office, all the appliances and computer equipment were Energy Star rated. To help ensure good indoor air quality for employees and customers, voc-eating plants were placed abundantly throughout the office. Other more aggressive practices include processing roughly half of their insurance policies online and getting customer signatures via an electronic signature pad and sending and receiving faxes through email.

To hear first-hand from Christine what green business practices State Farm has adopted, be sure to attend the Lehigh Valley Green Business League Kickoff Event on Wed. Sept. 30th at the Allentown Brew Works in the High Gravity Room at 7 PM. See LVGBL.com for details or to RSVP.

Upcycling: A Source of Jobs?

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:52:34 +0000

Simply put, upcycling is a term used to describe the process of making something useful from waste. Pencil cases made from Capri Sun drink pouches, folders from used Frito Lay chip bags, purses from inside-out soccer balls, business card holders from old vinyl records, chairs from cardboard, and the list goes on. Unique items such as these are beginning to establish themselves in the marketplace, so why not take this concept and run with it here in the Lehigh Valley to create some new jobs?

For inspiration, take some time to read the book titled “Revolution in a Bottle – The TerraCycle Story” by Tom Szaky. In the book, Szaky describes how it is often more cost effective to reuse waste that is otherwise too difficult and costly to recycle. TerraCycle has established product brigades that pay consumers to collect things like yogurt cups, candy wrappers and wine corks. They pay a few cents per item to a charity or school of your choice and then they use the collected waste items to make or package their products.

We live in a densely populated area. We generate a tremendous amount of waste. Why not tap into the amazing creativity of our students and community members to create some innovative upcycled products? With a few forward-thinking investors and continued demand for these new products, the Lehigh Valley could become home to a manufacturing plant supplying some exciting green jobs.

Participating in upcycling programs not only helps raise money for your school or favorite non-profit organization, but it’s also another way to earn points towards your Green Business Certification.

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:42:59 +0000

Lehigh Valley Green Business League

Lehigh Valley Sustainable Business Network

Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Allentown Brew Works – Host of Green Drinks and Lehigh Valley Green Business League events!

TerraCycle – Checkout this very cool company!

The premier magazine for green minds in the Lehigh Valley area

Our partner offering electrical, network and security services as well as alternative energy

Alliance for Sustainable Communities – Lehigh Valley

Seven Generations Charter School

Welcome

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:27:53 +0000

Earn your Green Business Certified status with the expert assistance of your local certified Green Consultant™. Every business will eventually Go Green, and it is better to do it on your own terms than to wait for regulations to fall. Environmental issues have exploded and have serious consequences. Outsourcing this task to a certified Green Consultant™ allows your business to stay on task and implement a comprehensive Green agenda.

Let a trained and certified Green Consultant™ assist your company in earning its Green Business Certification. It is affordable, doable, and will add to the community perception of your business. Our consultants seek to create a true win-win situation where the costs of Going Green actually increase the profits of your business. Imagine a 10%, 20%, 30%, and even 40% improvement of your business operation and bottom line!

Indoor Air Quality testing, Green Supply Chain and Green Purchasing, Energy and Water Management, Waste reduction and Recycling, Paperless protocol, CO2 emissions and Carbon Credits, and Green cleaning review are just a few of the hundreds of options concerning environmental challenges facing every business.
Combine these savings with the public relations value of proving your company to be a responsible Green citizen in the community, and Going Green may be the smartest decision you make all year long!

Lehigh Valley Green Business 1st Quarter 2010 Event

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:18:52 +0000

The Lehigh Valley Green Business League 1st Quarter 2010 Event at 7:00 PM on March 31st at Seven Generations Charter School in Emmaus!There will be a short program preceded and followed by networking.

Tentative agenda is as follows:

Doors open at 6:30 and the program will start promptly at 7 PM.

Please join us and don’t forget your business cards!

Your RSVP is appreciated. Visit lvgbl.com to RSVP.

Come hear Phil Arnold, Director of Organizational Development, discuss how your business can become a community partner with the school. Also stick around after the program for a tour!
The Green Business League now offers three ways for your organization to get connected to their Green Business Network: Get your free green business listing, find out if your products or services qualify for “Green Points” and learn what’s involved in getting your business green certified this year!
Hear first hand from Dave Nolf of Reliable Lubes what his company has done towards earning their Gold Level (200 points!) certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:17:59 +0000

What’s a Green Business?
Green businesses operate in ways that solve, rather than cause, both environmental and social problems. These businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and the environment. Let’s make our great community one of our nation’s leaders!!!
What are some of the characteristics of Green Businesses?
Using business as a tool for social change. “Values-driven,” not simply profit-driven. Socially and environmentally responsible in the way they source, manufacture, market their products, and run their offices. Committed to and employing extraordinary and innovative practices that benefit workers, communities, customers, and the environment.
Can’t we do this on our own?
Absolutely, but we can get you there quicker and more efficiently, all while saving you money in the long run. As city, state and federal regulations grow, how do you stay ahead of these ever-increasing regulations and mandates? Oddly, no one really seems to have the answers although they constantly pressure businesses to Go Green.
What does earning Green Business Certification mean?
Earning your Green Business Certified status is the first of many advantages with our system. Local and national identification as a Green Business is something that will add to your credibility at every level. This is not a “Buy a Membership” program. You will earn it, and it will have the kind of substance that demands respect.
How much will this cost me?
Each company and situation is unique but we pride ourselves on being affordable and practical for businesses of all sizes and needs. We’re here to make this affordable, fun and beneficial for your business and community. How many times can you say that in business these days?
Can we learn from what other companies are doing to go green?
Our program allows for quarterly meetings that provide Green Business Training, and a chance to meet and socialize with other Green Businesses. Green programs have often been anti-business; but without a partnership with the business community, no Green Program can succeed. We work on integrating quality information to area businesses and forming a superior network of business leaders.
What about the products my business currently uses?
The industry buzz is about the importance of the Green Supply Chain, which puts a serious emphasis on what products your company buys and what services it employs. Unless these companies are Green Business certified, their claims for Green may be little more than “Greenwashing” and hype. Is your janitorial service Green certified? Do other firms supplying yours recycle? Do they have a Green purchasing protocol? What are they doing to work with sustainable resources? Are they wastefully using paper products? In the end, all these things matter.

Welcome to our new website!

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:17:14 +0000

Welcome to the new online annex of Green Impact Solutions!

This new website is continually being updated with new items.

Please feel free to contact us to learn more about how you too can take the steps to “Go Green”.

Our Services

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:16:10 +0000

Earned, not Bought
Undoubtedly, you have already seen a few websites that will list you as a Green Business for a few hundred dollars and a promise to follow their generalized Ten Green Principles. These are scams that are a disservice to the need for serious action by businesses everywhere.

Businesses use 39% of our energy consumption, which includes 71% of the electricity. They emit 39% of the C02 gases, and produce over 30% of the waste into landfills. They also use 12% of the potable water and 30% of all raw products.

It doesn’t matter if you rent, lease or own your facility. Changes in the operation of a company are intensely important. We offer a step-by-step guide to affordable changes applicable to any business. If you earn 100 points by voluntary changes in your operation, you will actually “Earn, not Buy” your Green Business Certification.

Our Certified Green Consultants TM provide the best informed, best equipped, and most organized program of Green support in the nation.

Having seen the first blush of a changing American economy, we believe that we are capable of embracing change and stepping up to the challenges that we face in this new American future.

A quick list of our typical services include the following:

- Provide Practical Green Consulting Services
- Teach Green Awareness
- Install Green Management Programs
- Deliver Green Business Certification
- Introduce a Green Business Network
- Solve Green Problems for your business & home

We can also customize our service to whatever your green needs are, CONTACT US today to get started!

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admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:39:12 +0000