sustainable habits at phew

Office

Most of our staff bikes to work. This reduces the carbon footprint of each commute as well as conserves energy and resources.
Use electricity from 100% renewable sources (theenergycooperative.com) and conserve electricity by using more daylight, shutting out lights when not in use.
Manage heat/cooling in office by using a programmable thermostast, blinds, ceiling fan and window fan - as well as by dressing appropriately.
Buy office products with maximum post-consumer recycled content. These include paper, folders, pens made from recycled plastic and recycled steel paper clips (greenlinepaper.com).
Recycle our printer cartridges.
Use rechargeable batteries for electronics.
Use a digital camera to reduce unnecessary printing and toxic processing chemicals.
Use mostly second-hand furniture.
Properly dispose of non-working electronics

Use non-disposable items such as dishes, flatware, glasses, cloth napkins and rags. Wash with eco-safe detergents.
Compost food scraps.
Use filtered tap water and avoid bottled water.
Eat outside whenever comfortable to improve mood and productivity.
Eat organic and/or locally-sourced food when possible. If eating non-vegetarian, we try to use local products from animals that are humanely treated and pasture/grass-fed.
Eat items from our own veggie garden when in season.

Utilize environmentally responsible practices in our service and operations.
Encourage our clients and the public to reduce their carbon footprint by providing brochures and online resources.
Give free workshops and talks on how to be more sustainable.
Donate services to non-profit fundraising events.
Generally support and encourage sustainable businesses, artists and organizations we believe in like Co-op America, Etsy.com and the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia.