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Mission Statement: “Liberty Valley Doors is committed to accelerating the transition to sustainable building, energy and economic practices. We believe sustainability is the ethical choice”
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Organizations Liberty Valley Doors is proud to be a part of:
- U.S. Green Building Counsel; Redwood Empire Chapter
- Build it Green
- Co-op America Green Business Network
Green shows we have exhibited at:
- Green Materials Showcase
- West Coast Green 2006 & 2007
- Green California Summit
- Green Festival (SF)
- Live Green, Live well
- Sonoma Mountain Village
Partners of Liberty Valley Doors where displays can be found:
- The Green Home Center (San Francisco)
- Green Building Exchange (Redwood City)
- Green Space (Santa Cruz)
- Truitt & White (Berkeley)
Changes Liberty Valley Doors has implemented:
- Started a recycling program for employees to bring in unused computer monitors, batteries, TV’s, etc.
- Reduced waste from 15 yard dumpster to 64 gallon waste container; equates to over an 80% reduction in landfill waste
- Challenged our suppliers to provide products to us in only recyclable packaging
- Educated employees, friends, and the general public
- Evaluated all materials used and switched to recyclable materials where possible
- Sawdust is donated to local farmers
- Scrap wood is donated to the public and local schools
- Soy ink for printing company checks
- Held monthly ‘Green Team’ meetings
- Analyzed our adhesives for VOC and formaldehyde content
- Hired a sustainability manager
- Installation of solar panels for 100% energy offset to be complete by 4/15/08
- Purchased Hybrid Ford Escape Company Vehicle
- Became SCS FSC Certified on 3/7/08
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