Welcome and Congratulations!!!                        Green Pledge PDF           

1. Take additional steps to being a sustainable business.
2. Make a commitment to set up green policies within your business.
3. Outline goals and implement them.
4. Reevaluate green initiatives on a regular basis striving for continuing education and awareness in community and environmental issues.
5. Send us an e-mail with Green Pledge in the subject line and we will send you updates and information about upcoming sustainable events.
6. Please contact Susan Garrison, Environmental Manager; Town of Blacksburg with any questions that you may have about how the Town of Blacksburg can assist you with your green efforts.

Sustainable business practices that apply to everyone

Recycle mixed paper products, cans, plastics, glass; at drop off sites
Town of Blacksburg
Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority

Direction to Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority
555 Authority Drive
Christiansburg , VA 24073

1. Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
2. Use plates and silverware, instead of paper products and plastic utensils
3. Reuse office supplies as possible; file folders, binders, hanging folders
4. Recycle empty ink cartridges to www.greenschoolproject.com and support local schools
5. Turn off office equipment when not in use
6. Promote use of BT (Blacksburg Transit), biking, walking & car pooling
   First Time Riders Guide
7. Implement alternate work schedules (4 day work week or telecommuting)
8. Try not to purchase pre-packaged products
9. Buy Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs and TCLP compliant Low Mercury fluorescent lights
10. Recycle flourescent lights at the Sanitation Department for a small fee or recycle small bulbs at Home Depot.
11. Electronic recycling is available at the Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority. Items that can be recycled are televisions, computers, stereos, household electronics @.35 cents per pound (Check or cash) M-F 8-4 Sat 8-12pm.
12. Compost coffee grounds and food debris
13. Provide employees with small fans and cut back on air conditioning
14. Track your carbon foot print "Calculator"
15. EPA Link to everyday ways to save energy and greenhouse gas emissions through energy conservation both at home and work.
16. Purchase local and green products

•  Annie Kay's Main Street Market

•  Blacksburg Farmers Market

•  New River Office Supply

•  Our Daily Bread Bakery and Cafe

•  Eats Natural Foods