Bull City Workplace Challenge

TOOLKIT

Please use the below resources to pursue additional steps on your scorecards! The Toolkit may be updated during the Challenge. The Bull City Workplace Challenge and sponsors do not endorse any individual company listed in this toolkit.

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Organizational Commitment

Sustainability Goals	Setting sustainability goals: 10 golden rules Best practices to follow when setting your sustainability goals
Green Team	How to form a green team Green team checklist from ENERGY STAR
Communication	First steps to creating a corporate sustainability report Sustainability reporting examples Know these three Vs of sustainability communication
Employee Engagement	Engaging employees to create sustainable business Inside out: Sustainability communication begins in the workplace
Carbon Footprint	Estimate your workplace's carbon footprint
Buildings	ENERGY STAR for buildings: • Resources for small businesses • ENERGY STAR building certification • How ENERGY STAR can help LEED certification for buildings
Biodiversity in Landscaping	Purchase wildflower seeds & birdhouses from Durham County's Soil & Water Conservation District Durham County Extension Master Gardeners offer gardening consultation. Hotline: 919-560-0528 Turn your balcony container garden, work landscape, or roadside greenspace into a Certified Wildlife Habitat Bee Downtown installs and maintains sustainable bee communities in urban areas Bee-friendly garden in NC from Our State magazine Pollinator Conservation Guide from NC State Extension
Documentation	Elsewhere the Challenge requests data on your workplace's energy and water use. To receive points for additional documentation of the impact of your Bull City Workplace Challenge efforts, submit data to BCWC@dconc.gov. Subject line: Additional documentation for [your organization's name]. You can choose what to document. Examples: • Waste audit data with results from your quarterly checks. • Quantified changes in purchases that meet a certification standard. • Quantified changes in your workplace's use of pesticides.
Sustainability Policy	This Sustainability Policy Template includes all of the various policy elements referenced throughout the scorecard and can be tailored as needed to reflect your individual organization's needs.

Energy

Energy Use Tracking & Sharing	To track & share your energy use data with the Bull City Workplace Challenge, we encourage you to use one of the following options: • ResiSpeak: A software service that tracks electricity, natural gas, and water use for buildings. After you create your account, ResiSpeak will automatically gather utility data so that it can be viewed and analyzed in one place. Please sign up through the Bull City Workplace Challenge portal so that your data will be shared with the Challenge. • ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager: Use these instructions to share your property's data with the Durham City-County Bull City Workplace Challenge (BCWC@dconc.gov). Use "Read Only Access"! • Energy tracking template: Download the template here. Email your complete form to BCWC@dconc.gov by April 15, 2018. Subject line: Energy use data for [your organization's name].
Energy Policy	ENERGY STAR: • Overview & examples of energy policies • Guidance for building an energy program
Energy Audits	Duke Energy: • Energy assessments for businesses • Small Business Energy Saver Program with free assessment Waste Reduction Partners: Free audits, identifying areas for improvement NC Building Performance Association: Energy audits, contractors, or building-related questions
Lighting	Regency Lighting: Calculator & Guide for lighting energy efficiency. DUKE ENERGY: • Lighting incentives • Store: Discounts for Duke Energy customers on lighting and more Differentiating between bulb types: • Types of light sources and light bulbs • Difference between T5, T8, and T12 bulbs
Heating & Cooling	How to select and set your programmable thermostat ENERGY STAR: • Duct sealing • HVAC maintenance • Seal & insulate Duke Energy incentives: • Rebates for HVAC improvements to electric & natural gas systems • Rebates for chiller improvements • EnergyWise Business: Free web-programmable thermostat + incentives to participate in grid-reduction program PSNC incentives: • Rebates for energy-efficient natural gas furnaces, boilers, and water heaters
Appliances	ENERGY STAR appliance information Duke Energy rebates for specialized equipment: • Food service equipment • Commercial equipment • Industrial equipment • Motors with variable frequency drives and efficient pumps • Poultry and dairy farm equipment
Electronics	ENERGY STAR energy efficient practices with computers & electronics Duke Energy Smart $aver Information Technology Incentives: Rebates for computer room improvements & date centers
Financing Energy Efficiency	ENERGY STAR: Strategies & incentives to finance energy efficiency improvements Duke Energy: • Smart $aver Prescriptive Incentive Program: Rebates • 2018 Incentives List • Smart $aver Custom Incentive Program: Rebates • Small Business Energy Saver Program: Duke Energy pays up to 80% for improvements • EnergyWise Business: Incentives for remote control of AC during periods of high demand • Store: Discounts for Duke Energy customers on lighting and more PSNC • Discounts for LEED-certified commercial buildings Loans • Your workplace’s financial institution may offer loans at reasonable terms. • Self-Help Credit Union offers small business loans, including a suite of loans for workplace environmental improvements. Contact John “JJ” Froehlich, (919) 794-6792, John.Froehlich@self-help.org.
Renewable Energy	NC GreenPower: Support alternative energy projects around NC. Sign up to pay on your utility bill! Financial incentives: • Property Tax Abatement for Solar Electric (North Carolina): 80% of the appraised value for solar thermal electric & solar photovoltaics • Federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit: 30% of the appraised value for solar, fuel cells, small wind; 10% for geothermal, microturbines and combined heat & power

Water

Water Use Tracking	To track & share your water use data with the Bull City Workplace Challenge, we encourage you to use one of the following options: • ResiSpeak: A software service that tracks electricity, natural gas, and water use for buildings. After you create your account, ResiSpeak will automatically gather utility data so that it can be viewed and analyzed in one place. Please sign up through the Bull City Workplace Challenge portal. To use ResiSpeak to track water data, you must have a water utility account. • ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager: Use these instructions to share your property's data with the Durham City-County Bull City Workplace Challenge (BCWC@dconc.gov). Use "Read Only Access"! • Water tracking template: Download the template here. Email your complete form to BCWC@dconc.gov. Subject line: Water use data for [your organization's name].
Water Audit	Assessments: • Waste Reduction Partners (free) • NC Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service An introduction to self auditing plus an in-depth guide for facility managers (PDF) City of Durham: Water use & efficiency assessments Sample water audit forms from EDF+Business
Water Planning	WaterSense: Water management for commercial properties WaterMAPP: Tool delevoped by the EDF to assess your workplace's water efficiency and estimate potential financial savings opportunities Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII) Water Assessment Tool and Benchmarking Study from City of Boulder
Water Use Efficiency: Indoors	Indoor visual leak inspection Water efficiency in commercial bathrooms (PDF) City of Durham water efficiency kits WaterSense product search and ENERGY STAR water-saving appliances City of Durham toilet rebate program: non-residential exclusive for BCWC participants. For information about how to qualify, contact Laine Roberts: laine.roberts@durhamnc.gov, (919) 560-4381 x35259. EDF+Business Cooling System Efficiency Guide & Videos Contact James Lim: james.lim@durhamnc.gov
Water Use Efficiency: Landscape Management	The city of Durham's odd-even watering schedule - Follow the law! Outdoor visual leak inspection WaterSense: Outdoor irrigation controllers & sprinkler bodies WaterWise landscaping (PDF) Rain barrels from the City of Durham or from Durham County Contact James Lim: james.lim@durhamnc.gov
Water Quality Protection	Pollution prevention for businesses City of Durham Stormwater STARS Program: Free consultation and practical guidance for managing your stormwater impacts. Register online. Contact stormwatereducation@durhamnc.gov with questions. North Carolina's Community Conservation Assistance Program: Assistance with up to 75% of the cost of specific measures that reduce nonpoint source pollution. Contact Heather Dutra: HDutra@dconc.gov Durham County's Voluntary Nutrient Reduction Program: Contact Heather Dutra: HDutra@dconc.gov

Waste

General Waste Reduction Contacts	City of Durham - for workplaces located within the city limits • Carlos Lyons, Recycling Specialist: Carlos.Lyons@durhamnc.gov • Muriel Williman, Senior Assistant Solid Waste Manager: Muriel.Williman@durhamnc.gov Durham County - for workplaces in Durham County, outside of the city limits • Chrissie Koroivui, Waste Reduction Supervisor in the County's Solid Waste Division: mkoroivui@dconc.gov
Recycling at Work	10 step program for office recycling City of Durham Recycling Laws City of Durham Recycling Guide (PDF) Recycling vendors for businesses, including pickup, located within the Triangle: • Orange Recycling Services Inc. • Philco Services • Shimar Recycling • Waste Industries • Raleigh Metal Recycling (scrap metal only) For additional recyclers that serve the Durham area see the NC Recycling Markets Directory Keep Durham Beautiful
Paper Reduction	Going Paperless? Legal Guidelines & Tips for a Paperless HR Department 14 Tips for Creating a Paperless Office 7 Management Solutions that Reduce Printing Costs
Waste Reduction	EPA: Managing & reducing wastes: A guide for commercial buildings Don't Waste Durham Keep Durham Beautiful K-Cups: • The inventor of K-Cups regrets his invention • 11 reasons K-Cups are harmful • SociaBull Coffee: Local coffee company offering waste free, single- serve alternative to K-Cups Bottled Water: • Tap water vs. bottled water • 7 reasons not to drink bottled water Donate usable items: • Offer items on the NC Waste Trader clearinghouse • Donate furniture, building materials, and other items to the Habitat ReStore
Electronic Waste	Why recycle electronics responsibly? The human and environmental effects of e-waste Find an E-Steward certified recycler Find an R2 Recycler Companies located within the Triangle: • Triangle Ecycling: Materials are repurposed or disposed of through an R2/E-Steward recycler • GEEP North Carolina, Inc. • Computer Recyclers of North Carolina For additional R2 or E-Steward certified recyclers that serve the Durham area see the NC Recycling Markets Directory
Composting	Composting companies in the Triangle: • Brooks Contractor • CompostNow • Food FWD • Full Circle Recycle • SMART Recycling U.S. • Tilthy Rich Compost Additional composters that serve the Durham area may be found in the NC Recycling Markets Directory Set up your own worm bin: • New Soil: A vermicomposting company
Waste Stream Audit & Monitoring	DIY waste stream audit (PDF) Waste Reduction Partners
Food Waste	10 tips to minimize food waste at events Organizations accepting leftover food donations: • Urban Ministries of Durham: Please call before donating to verify Contact Gin Jackson: 919-682-0538 • Immanuel Temple Soup Kitchen: Operates on Sundays Contact 919-957-0032

Transportation

Employee Survey	Contact Stephanie Loyka, Durham County Mobility Management & Outreach Coordinator, GoTriangle: sloyka@gotriangle.org
Commuter Benefits Plan	Develop a commuter benefits plan for your worksite Contact Stephanie Loyka: sloyka@gotriangle.org
Share The Ride NC	Share the Ride NC: • Ride-matching services for carpool and vanpool • GoPerks: Trip tracking and rewards program for your sustainable commutes • FREE Emergency Ride Home: Register your company so that employees can participate Contact Paul Straw, Sustainable Travel Services Specialist, GoTriangle: pstraw@gotriangle.org
Carpooling	Share The Ride NC: Ride matching services for carpool and vanpool Signs such as these can label carpool-only parking spaces:
Efficient Vehicles	The US Department of Energy's Workplace Charging Challenge for electric vehicles
Bicycling	Bike maps for Durham & Orange Counties Bike routes, safe bicycling tips, and other cycling resources Become a Bicycle Friendly Workplace • Tips • Recognition Bicycle Parking Guidelines from the Association for Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals, to help you install useful and effective bicycle parking. Check back later for Durham’s events for National Bike Month in May 2018. Businesses: Offer Bicycle Benefits to biking customers. Extras • Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission • Bike Durham • Durham Bike Coop Contact Dale McKeel: Dale.McKeel@durhamnc.gov
Transit	Regional and local trip planning, bus schedules, and fares Transloc Rider App: Real time transit arrival information for all Triangle Routes Offer a free or discounted transit benefit for employees with a GoPass Contact Stephanie Loyka: sloyka@gotriangle.org
Alternative Schedules	Summary of alternative schedule types Example alternative work schedule policy & procedures
Video Conferencing	How to secure your company's videoconferencing system
No-idling Policy	IdleBox Toolkit for Idle Reduction Projects: Includes educational materials Sample Idle Reduction Policy for Fleet Vehicles
Fleet Vehicles	EPA SmartWay certified vehicles (SmartWay Elite is preferred)
Additional Recognition	Best Workplace for Commuters: Membership program that provides qualified employers with national recognition and an elite designation for offering outstanding commuter benefits.

Purchasing

Policies	Green purchasing model policy
Guidance	Green Procurement Compilation: Sustainable Facilities Tool, U.S. General Services Administration Solution Strategies for Sustainable Purchasing Green Purchasing Guides & Resources
Life Cycle Assessment	Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Overview
Furniture, Electronics & Other Equipment	Sources for secondhand equipment: • Habitat ReStore 3rd Party Green Certification: • Greenguard Certification (Product Search) • Forest Stewardship Council • EPEAT for sustainable electronics
Food	Food Purchasing: The Green Seal^TM for Restaurants and Food Services Tips for sustainable food purchasing: • Produce • Meat, dairy, & eggs • Seafood • Bottled beverages

Toxics

Volatile Organic Compounds	CRI Green Label Plus Health effects of VOCs Are air fresheners bad for your health?
Non-toxic Cleaners	Implementing environmentally preferable cleaning practices: An eight step plan Greenseal certified cleaning products SaferChoice cleaning products Five reasons to stop using antibacterial soaps Why Antibacterial Soaps are Bad for You
Pest Control	EPA's introduction to integrated pest management IPM: A common sense approach to managing pests in your landscape EPA’s guide to integrated pest management in buildings (PDF) Example action thresholds for common pests
Product Development (Bonus)	How Companies are Committing to Reduce Toxic Footprints: A three-part article for manufacturers & retailers on reducing the toxic footprint of their products

Extra Resources

Are you eager for more? The start you have made with the Bull City Workplace Challenge can also help you achieve certification or recognition by green industry leaders. Below we identify general & industry-specific recognition programs, as well as additional industry-specific advice on green practices.

General Recognition Programs	B corporation certification for environmental & social performance Get recognized as a bike-friendly business
Industry-Specific Recognition Programs	NC GreenTravel Initiative Program recognition for tourism & travel-related businesses, including accommodations, eateries, destinations, activities, event spaces, & more. Applications are industry-specific. Green Restaurant Certification Eco-Dentistry Association's GreenDOC^TM Dental Office Certification Program U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Green cleaning businesses: Get recognized through the Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative WaterSavers Car Wash Program ARCHITECT 50 nationwide ranking of architecture firms based on performance in business and profitability, sustainability, and design
Industry-Specific Resources	American Society of Landscape Architects Sustainable Design Guides National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide - Sustainable Design Objectives Brewers Association for small & independent craft brewers: Sustainability guidance, including energy, solid waste, water, building design, and mentoring
Industry-Specific Commentary	10 Ways to Green Your Retail Store Interview with a green veterinary practice Green Hotelier: Web publication by the International Tourism Partnership Advice from Raleigh-based Creech Import Repair on green auto repair

NOSH N' LEARNS

Stop by one of our informational sessions! We'll provide drinks and desserts at lunch sessions and coffee and pastries at breakfast sessions. Please register for each session that you plan to attend so that we can prepare accordingly. Attending and engaging in information sessions is a great way to hear from experts about specific ways to improve your score. An added bonus: you’ll receive a few scorecard points for attending!

Join us at our upcoming next sessions! (Click the image to register)

Past Sessions:

Date	Time	Topic	Location	Resources
April 29, 2019	9-10 AM	Toxics and Purchasing (Repeat)	Emily K Center, 904 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC	Toxic Free Workplace, ToxicFreeNC
March 14, 2019	9-10 AM	Sustainable Transportation (Repeat)	Emily K Center, 904 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC	Transportation Demand Management, City of Durham
February 21, 2019	9-10 AM	Waste Management (Repeat)	Durham Neighborhood Improvement Services Golden Belt Building, 807 E Main Street 3rd Floor/Suite 300, Main Conference Room	Recycling Rules in Durham, City of Durham Solid Waste Management Waste Reduction Partners Handout
January 22, 2019	9-10 AM	Water Quality (Repeat)	Emily K Center, 904 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC	Community Conservation Assistance Program, Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District Stormwater Pollution Prevention Best Practices, City of Durham Stormwater & GIS Services
November 29, 2018	9-10 AM	Renewable Energy	Emily K Center, 904 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC	Renewable Energy Opportunities, NC Sustainable Energy Association
October 17, 2018	9-10 AM	Water Efficiency (Repeat)	Emily K Center, 904 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC	Water Efficiency, City of Durham Water Management
May 1, 2018	9-10 AM	Purchasing & Toxics	Emily K Center, 904 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC	Toxic Free Workplace, Toxic Free NC
February 28, 2018	9-10 AM	Waste Minimization & Management (Repeat)	North Carolina School of Science and Math, 1219 Broad St, Durham, NC	Waste Reduction Partners Handout City of Durham Recycling Guide
January 31, 2018	9-10 AM	Energy Conservation (Repeat)	Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster St	Energy Efficiency in the Workplace, Advanced Energy Non-Residential Products & Services, Duke Energy
November 30, 2017	9-10 AM	Water Quality	Neighborhood Improvement Services, City of Durham Golden Belt Building, 807 E Main Street 3rd Floor/Suite 300, Main Conference Room	Stormwater 101, City of Durham Stormwater & GIS Services Soil & Water Outreach, Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District
October 26, 2017	9-10 AM	Water Efficiency (Repeat)	Emily K Center 904 W Chapel Hill St	Water Efficiency, City of Durham Water Management
September 14, 2017	9-10 AM	Sustainable Transportation	Three Oaks Engineering 324 Blackwell St #1200	Transportation & Commuting, GoTriangle Bicycle Friendly Workplace, City of Durham
July 12, 2017	12-1 PM	Waste Minimization & Management	Fullsteam Brewery 726 Rigsbee Avenue	Waste Reduction Partners Handout City of Durham Recycling Guide
June13, 2017	12-1 PM	Water Efficiency	Neighborhood Improvement Services, City of Durham Golden Belt Building, 807 E Main Street 3rd Floor/Suite 300, Main Conference Room	Water Efficiency, City of Durham Water Management
May 15, 2017	12-1 PM	Energy Conservation	City of Durham Community Development Office Golden Belt Building, 807 E Main Street Suite 2200, Main Conference Room	Energy Efficiency in the Workplace, Advanced Energy Non-Residential Products & Services, Duke Energy
April 13, 2017	12-1 PM	Welcome to the BCWC	Neighborhood Improvement Services, City of Durham Golden Belt Building, 807 E Main Street 3rd Floor/Suite 300, Main Conference Room

CONTACTS

If you have questions that are not answered by the Toolkit or in one of the Nosh-N-Learns, our partners can help you:

Section	Topic	Name, Affiliation, and Contact Info
Organizational Commitment	General	Tobin Freid, Sustainability Manager, Durham City-County Sustainability Office tfreid@dconc.gov, 919-560-7999
Organizational Commitment	Biodiversity in Landscaping	Master Gardener Volunteers at Durham County Extension Hotline: 919-560-0528
Energy		Tobin Freid, Sustainability Manager, Durham City-County Sustainability Office tfreid@dconc.gov, 919-560-7999
Water	Conservation	James Lim, Water Efficiency & Conservation Manager, Dept of Water Management, City of Durham james.lim@durhamnc.gov, 919-560-4381, ext. 35248
Water	Quality	Emily Rhode, Pollution Prevention Coordinator, Stormwater Services, City of Durham emily.rhode@durhamnc.gov, 919-560-4326 ext. 30295 Jessica Perrin, Watershed Conservationist, Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District jperrin@dconc.gov, 919-560-0558
Waste		City of Durham Carlos Lyons, Recycling Supervisor, Dept of Solid Waste Management carlos.lyons@durhamnc.gov, 919-560-4186 ext. 32229 Muriel Williman, Senior Asst. Solid Waste Manager, Dept. of Solid Waste Management muriel.williman@durhamnc.gov, 919-560-4186 ext. 32255 Durham County (for workplaces located outside of city limits) M. Chrissie Koroivui, Waste Reduction Supervisor, General Services, Solid Waste Division mkoroivui@dconc.gov, 919-560-0442
Transportation		Anne Phillips, Transportation Specialist, City of Durham Transportation anne.phillips@durhamnc.gov, 919-560-4366 ext. 36210 Dale McKeel, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Durham dale.mcKeel@durhamnc.gov, 919-560-4366, ext. 36421
Purchasing		Carol Westinghouse, President & Programs Manager, Informed Green Solutions info@informedgreensolutions.org, 802-626-8643
Toxics		Carol Westinghouse, President & Programs Manager, Informed Green Solutions info@informedgreensolutions.org, 802-626-8643

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