Potential ISO 14001 Projects

1. Improvements to EMS system/documentation Improved integration with QMS Reduced paperwork/procedures More fully integrated internal audit/management review Streamline/improve processes/reporting/monitoring 2. Utilities eduction Electricity reduction through improved/zone/workstation lighting Electricity peak demand and surcharge reduction through improved start-up timing power factor capacitors !ir conditioning cost reduction through "etter "alancing/zone controls improved control systems increased temperatures humidity control energy efficient compressors fresh air intake reduction set"acks revised operating times improved insulation reduced lighting Reduced natural gas consumption through "etter insulation improved management of doorways/loading platforms efficiency checks/improvements on "urners/furnaces improved airflow improved control systems temperature reductions set-"acks Reduced water consumption through re-use process modification use of #grey$ water improved "illing for sewer-use installation of new systems to replace once through cooling systems !. "#emical Mana$ement Rationalize the MS%S "inder & take out all the old/o"solete/no longer relevant materials Reduce num"er of chemicals used/re'uired "y a certain percentage (say )*+, -ritically e.amine chemicals used and locate/employ less hazardous ones or one with fewer side effects less waste less hazardous waste Improve chemical and waste handling/storage areas 4. Improved ecyclin$ Pro$rams !dd new materials to e.isting recycling programs !chieve )**+ recycling of targeted materials Reduce a"solute 'uantities of materials re'uired/used (after )**+ recycling is achieved, %. E&amine t#e Environmental Implications o' Products and Services Identify and offer lower operating cost e'uipment ie/ lower electricity lower gas lower water consumption in e'uipment supplied Identify and offer "etter recycla"ility fewer hazardous materials lower chemical cost e'uipment Reduce wiring metals improve control systems in e'uipment supplied Enhance recycla"ility of parts (. Implement a )reen Purc#asin$ Pro$ram Study / research typical industrial green purchasing programs %evelop a strategy

Start with office 0anitorial E.pand "y %epartment / !rea / 1roup %evelop the program until all areas / products / materials purchased are included *. +or,'orce "arpoolin$ 2acilitate / encourage workforce carpooling -ould take form of posting lists for people to sign -up May ad0ust shifts so people from same areas could work out a carpooling arrangement Incentives for setting up carpools -. Partner .it# Environmental or Ot#er Or$ani/ation Encourage staff to 0oin / participate in community / area / national environmental groups 3artner with a local group and encourage staff to donate time for clean-up / restoration pro0ects 3artner with a school or other organization to promote understanding and further env/ awareness / skills 3artner with a sheltered workshop or other community organization to promote recycling 0. Implement a )reen 1e#icle 2leet 4se of hy"rid / alternative fuel / high efficiency vehicles 10. Set3up an ISO 14001 4et.or, Set-up a network of IS5 )6**) registered companies in the area to e.change ideas on o"0ectives targets programs