Green Initiative

MANAGEMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
Environmental Mission Statement

Management Services Corporation will demonstrate by its policies and practices evidence of leadership in environmental stewardship.

• Promote reuse, reduce, and recycling practices.
• Commit to effective communication and interaction.
• Improve the environment in our communities.

For our employees…MSC will:

• Provide healthy and safe workplace environments.
• Support and reward innovation and creativity.
• Emphasize continuous environmental improvements.

• Use appropriate energy resources and materials.
• Incorporate the natural environment in land use decisions.
• Reduce pollution and material waste.

Minimum Green Standards

• Install recycling containers in every office.
• Set-up screen savers for all computers to reduce energy when not in use for short periods.
• Reduce paper margins by .5” for interoffice notes, memo, etc. whenever possible .
• Add “Think Before You Print!” stickers to printers and computers.
• Insert MSC Green logo on every e-mail requesting that recipients not print.
• Opt out of junk mail.
• Utilize stairs instead of elevator whenever possible.
• Install low impact fluorescent light bulbs whenever possible and provide guidelines for proper disposal.
• Purchase recycled paper products for office use whenever possible.
• Utilize reusable materials instead of paper plates, cups, etc. Use MSC reusable tote bag.
• Utilize teleconferencing to reduce unnecessary travel, where possible.
• Establish a fixed temperature for the thermostat or install programmable thermostats wherever possible. 
• Recommended temperature is 68°F - 72°F.
• Return used ink toner cartridges for recycling to local office supply store for credit or refund.
• Recycle old/unused company cell phones.
• Distribute old office furniture for employee’s personal use or give to charity (Sofa Shuffle.)
• Install Energy Star appliance for all replacements whenever possible.
• Unplug charger when not in use (radios, cell phones, etc.)
• Use rechargeable batteries.