United Way Goes Green

United Way is committed to the people of central Maryland, which means we’re committed to a cleaner, greener region too. That’s why this year, United Way officially launched a GREEN team. Here are some of the initiatives that have been implemented so far:

• Motion-sensor energy saving lights have been installed
• Desktop recycling bins have been provided to all staff
• We recycle paper, ink and laser cartridges and computer monitors and hard drives
• When possible, we use recycled paper and soy-based inks for printed materials (Check out the annual report— nine trees and 1,843 gallons of water were saved)
• Coffee machines are per-use only, no wasted water or heating elements
• Subsidies are offered for mass transit use
• We donated one of our vans to the Kidney Foundation
• The water coolers are environmentally friendly
• We encourage electronic giving through e-way, eliminating the paper pledge process
• The new hand sanitizers promote healthy & germ-free living
• All new light bulbs are energy-saving bulbs

For more information on what United Way is doing for the environment or to find out how your company can implement an electronic campaign (saving money and paper) call 410.547.8000.