Get Your Company Kuualafied
Dec 03, 2009
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Many of us are interested in purchasing eco-friendly office supplies, but have no idea where to start. We hear so many messages about post-consumer waste content, chemicals in our paper, BPA leeching everywhere, and energy saving technologies. Then you hear your vendors' marketing messages, which can cause even more confusion. After all, most companies will not readily disclose the toxins in their products, resulting waste, or the added costs to your energy bill. We have all made mistakes buying products we thought were safe and non-toxic, and have ended up "greenwashed" as a result. One company, however, is making great strides in helping its clients make the best procurement choices.Kuuala, founded in Montreal with an office in New York, can help you sort out the problems involved with procuring more environmentally friendly products. Pairing with rating energies like EnergyStar, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), Green Seal, and EPEAT, Kuuala vets lighting, cleaning supplies, and office products. Only ranked products that are the most green, sustainably manufactured, and energy efficient land in Kuuala's inventory. Searching through their green IT offerings, I found Apple to be the dominant computer brand, although HP, Samsung, and Lenovo had some laptops that met Kuuala's standards. Kuuala also evaluates and sells office furniture, power strips, and writing materials--just to name a few.
The products, however, are a supplement to the services that Kuuala provides its customers. The company collaborates directly with manufacturers, consultants, and its clients to connect and simplify the process of finding experienced sustainability professionals and services. In addition, Kuuala works with its clients on waste diversion during building remodels and retrofits, completes their often tedious rebate applications, and consults with clients on procuring an inventory of supplies that leave minimal impact on the environment.
Finally, Kuuala offers what it describes as a Kuualafied Green Business Directory, which helps organizations and services supporting environmentally responsible procurement, services and infrastructure. Think of it as an exclusive LinkedIn directory that Kuuala's staff fully scrutinizes before including the companies in its directories.
Kuuala's service is one that can save your company money and help achieve your organization's sustainability plan. Take a tour of its site!
Third of 24 Holiday Images
Our next reclaimed holiday card comes from Korea. Go to Insa-dong in Seoul and you'll see masks like these for sale. Somehow the holiday season cheered some of these guys up!
