Green Office Certification

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Make your office a Certified Green Office!

The Green Office Certification program is designed to promote sustainable behavior and support our offices in going green. Participants can be individuals in an office, everyone in an office suite, or even an entire department.

Participating offices will collaborate with Radford University Sustainability to increase efficiency and decrease the environmental impacts of their operations with respect to specific categories like water, energy, paper, waste, purchasing, and transportation. You will earn a Green Office Certification by meeting requirements listed in the Certification checklist.

 

How to Participate

1.    Select a “Green Office Rep” from your office. This person will contact the RU Sustainability Green Office Coordinator. The Green Office Rep will be responsible for completing the checklist and will act as the contact between your office and the RU Sustainability.      

2.    Visit the Radford University Green Office Certification webpage to learn about the program and download the Green Office Checklist. Watch the "how-to" video linked below. 

3.    Complete the checklist and then schedule a meeting with RU Sustainability’s Green Office Coordinator to review, answer questions, and/or discuss a plan to improve your score. The Green Office Coordinator will provide continued support throughout the process. Keep the checklist posted or available for all office members to see and use.

4.    As you reach new goals, record what you’ve done and check them off, or stick with your original submission. When you are ready, submit the completed checklist to RU Sustainability     via email or in person.  

5.    Receive your Green Office Certification, post it proudly in your office, and celebrate your success.

6.    A certification is good for two years. Reapply if you'd like to advance your rating sooner. 

Certification Levels

  • 15 Points - Bronze Rating
  • 20 Points - Silver Rating
  • 25 Points - Gold Rating
  • 28 Points - Platinum Rating

Introduction to Green Events Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who should I contact for help? Josh Nease, Sustainability Manager
  • What do I get for participating? A beautiful certificate to display in your office and a sense of pride for making the world a better place. Also, if you need water bottles, we can help. 
  • We need recycle bins. Where do I get these? Contact RU Recycling Coordinator at x7207, lthompson@radford.edu, or use the Recycling Bin Request Form
  • Where do we get Fill It Forward bottle tags? Contact RU Sustainability at jnease@radford.edu

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