As a firm, we strive to become sustainable through the following actions:
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Promote
sustainability through design and planning
o
Spec
sustainable products that are durable, reusable, recyclable, made with recycled
content, use less packaging, and/or made from renewable resources.
o
Use
stormwater Best Management Practices.
o
Use
smart growth, transit oriented development, and other sustainable strategies in
community planning and urban design.
o
Protect
and/or restore the environment by designing with ecological and natural
processes in mind
o
Use
other sustainable sites principles found in LEED and the Sustainable Sites
Initiative
·
Use
a democratic design and planning process to support the needs of whole
communities
o
Ensure
that all meeting participants are equally heard regardless of race, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or age
·
Educate
our clients and friends about the importance of sustainability
o
Promote
sustainable design solutions to clients by educating about their benefits
·
Implement
sustainable actions in the workplace and at home in our communities
o
Follow
the Pashek Associates’ sustainable office policies in order to reduce energy,
water, air pollution, and waste.
o
Set
an example in our individual neighborhoods / communities by following the same
policies at home.
Pashek Asscoiates is building a culture of responsibility that encourages every employee to ask the questions that lead to more sustainable processes and practices, and help our firm support a sustainable future.
