we model SUSTAINABILITY thru leadership and innovation
- reSTART is the first treatment program in the United States to mentor young adults in the sustainable use of digital technology
- we address technology over-consumption which has a positive environmental impact
- users are educated on the toxic e-waste associated with electronics
we employ sustainable business practices
- we love trees and so we chart electronically
- we limit the number of brochures we print and distribute
- electronic versions of our program information are provided to clients first
we nurture and care for the environment
- “Leave No Trace” is taught and modeled on every outing
- water resources are used conservatively
- we use second-hand, recycled building materials where feasible in our building projects
- our center replaces equipment with ENERGY STAR appliances
- programmable thermostats control heating and cooling systems
waste not want not
- reduce, reuse, repair, then recycle is our mantra
and when it comes to digital media consumption
- digital electronics are shared, repaired, delayed and recycled
- we are guided by the belief that the latest and greatest is not always the smartest choice
- the use and dispose way of thinking is unsustainable
See also:
Short Circuit: The lifecycle of our electronic gadgets and the True cost to the Earth
Is Digital Media Worse for the Environment Than Print?
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