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FROM THE DESK OF DAN FORSTER - PRESIDENT
Subject: Open Letter on IFD Green Policy
As many inFORM Decisions clients already know, our company has been researching a Green Policy for some time. We've learned a lot from our research and hope to share some of our findings on this Green Page on our Web site.
We are adopting this message throughout our organization with heart and soul. We're now holding discussions with the IFD professional team to determine how to execute our commitment to preserving our environment. It's a very enlightening process.
inFORM Decisions is investigating all conservation organizations in the US that have trees as one of their primary focuses. We plan to join and support several conservation organizations concerned with protection of our forests and possibly with wildlife and climate change.
Our company is committed to our IFD Green Policy. As a company, we are thinking about this vital issue and beginning to make the simple changes that contribute to protecting our fragile planet for the enjoyment of our children and grandchildren.
Some changes to which I'm personally committed:
- Personally and professionally, I will no longer purchase plastic throw-away water bottles. This is decimating our landfills needlessly. We are switching back to the office water cooler.
- We will recycle and attempt to do more business with other vendors that have similar re-use policies in mind whenever possible. We will be purchasing supplies that are recycled as well.
- When each of us goes to a tradeshow or talks to the infrastructure of our industry, I think it's important that they see we personally and professionally have adopted this philosophy and take it seriously.
At IFD, we understand that we need to continue developing compelling business reasons for organizations to adopt our document automation products. The side benefit of paperless companies saving trees is good...we just won't be using that fact to sell our products.
We will be using this Green Page to provide useful information and report on the progress of our company and others to make a positive contribution to the protection of the environment and the protection of our forest resources.
Dan Forster
President
GREEN POLICY FOR inFORM DECISIONS
The management and employees at IFD are committed to making a contribution to the betterment of our environment. To this end, the company has created this Green Policy.
The company and its employees are committed to the following:
1. Internal Actions
Identify and implement changes to operating practices designed to minimize our impact on the destruction of trees and other harmful effects on the environment.
2. Support for Clean Energy
Support the House bill HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act. This bill and a similar bill in the Senate represent a major step forward for clean energy and our efforts to stop pollution. The renewable standard included in the House's energy bill requires that 15 percent of our electricity come from clean and renewable sources by 2020. The amendment also allows for a smaller percentage of this requirement to come from efficiency improvements which IFD will strive to implement within its organization.
3. Electronic Documents
Support the shift from paper documents to electronic documents. This is being done at IFD with the expansion of the company's product line of electronic document management software designed to replace paper documents with eDocuments for a wide variety of uses in the organization.
4. Promote Awareness of Energy Conservation
The company and its employees are committed to looking for ways to expand awareness of the critical need individuals and organizations to be energy-conscious. Use of the company website and other means of communication will be employed in this effort.
5. Support Leading Tree-Conservation Organizations
The company and its employees have selected the following conservation organizations for support. The goals of these conservation organizations are in alignment with the Green Policy at inFORM Decisions.
The Arbor Day Foundation
http://www.arborday.org/
Native Forest Network
This non-profit conservation organization's mission is to protect and restore forests and wildlife habitat.
http://www.nativeforest.org/about/index.htm
The Nature Conservancy
www.tnc.org and www.nature.org
Scenic America
http://www.scenic.org/tree
The Common Sense Environmental Fund
http://www.csshome.com/501c3.htm
The Audubon Society
http://www.audubon.org/
The Wilderness Society
National organization for the protection and preservation of forests
http://www.wilderness.org/OurIssues/Roadless/index.cfm
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USEFUL LINKS
FOREST PRESERVATION
The Nature Conservancy
Sign up for free newsletter plus general site.
newsletter@tnc.org
TNC Digital Photo Contest - 2007
TNC Digital Photo Contest - 2006 Winners
The Wilderness Society
National organization for the protection and preservation of forests.
Native Forest Network
The Native Forest Network (NFN), founded in 1992, is a non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to protect and restore forests and wild places.
Arbor Day Foundation
We inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.
Forest Stewardship Council
Promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests.
WILDLIFE PROTECTION
Audubon Society
Primary focus is the bird family.
National Wildlife Federation
Nonprofit focused on protection of wildlife and its habitat.
Wildlife Protection and Conservation Organizations
Wildlife protection and conservation organizations and resources, including membership organizations, government agencies, associations.
The Wildlife Land Trust
An affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States.
ENDANGERED SPECIES
Endangered Species Act
Polar bears headed for Endangered Species rating.
Polar Bears
Although scientists have yet to fully assess many of the 19 separate polar bear populations, initial studies suggest that climate change has already exacted a toll on the animals.
GOING PAPERLESS
Break The Addiction
Go Paperless: What are you doing to protect Mother Earth?
MTV Broadcast
Save Trees: Go Paperless!
E-Post; free bill paying service
You can save trees by viewing and paying bills online
USA Today; Sndra Block, Your Money Columnist
THE GREEN OFFICE
Eco Fabulous
Locations for buying eco-friendly products for the workplace.
Green Practices for Home & Office
Simon Frasier Univ. Green Practices Guide
Go Green Choices Program
Better Environmentally Sound Transportation
Facilities Green Practices
Incorporate "green" practices into the construction and renovation of facilities
IBM GOING GREEN
Become more energy efficient
IBM's Project Big Green helps customers focus on making their data centers more energy and cost efficient. IBM's hardware, software and services to meet your energy objectives.
Big Blue Going Green in the Data Center
By: Barry Levine
TODAY.com; August 2, 2007
IBM's green strategy for datacenters.
IBM Going... Going... Green
Enterprise IT PLANET.com; June 28, 2007
IBM Sees Green in Going Green in Data Centers
By: Timothy Prickett Morgan
IT Jungle, May 10, 2007
IBM Energy-Efficient Technology Supports Growth of Solar-Powered Data Center
MC SHOWCASE; 6/25/2007
FUEL/ENERGY
Ethanol: Reduce what you can, offset what you can't
Learn about carbon offsets
IndyCar Series
The IndyCar Series is now the motorsports leader in renewable and environmentally responsible fuel produced in America.
American LeMans Series
Drivers demonstrate ethanol's performance on and off the track during ethanol pump promotion.
Ethanol Fuel Performance Training
An interactive, online training course that includes images, illustrations, animations, and audio to help you learn about ethanol-enriched fuels.
Driving the Future
Fine Living Television
See more than 100 alternative-fuel and low-emission cars, trucks and buses at Michelin Tire CEO Edouard Michelin's annual Challenge Bibendum in Sonoma, California.
Verdant Power Helps Build Sustainable Communities Around the World
Learn about the RITE Project in New York
Verdant Power Featured in Leonardo DiCaprio's film "11th Hour"
Find out how to turn mankind's darkest hour into its finest.
East River Fights Bid to Harness Its Currents for Electricity
Tidal power in Manhattan's East River
American Council for an Energy-Efficient America
Non-profit devoted to research publications and conferences on energy efficiency in buildings, utilities, appliances, office equipment, and industry.
U.S. gasoline and diesel production now at record levels
Factors affecting availability of U.S. gasoline supply
INDUSTRY FOCUS
Paper Industry Association Council
Recycling site for American Forest & Paper Assn.
Oil, Gas and Chemical industry Security Council
Provides a platform for shared educational opportunities and an interactive forum for members to discuss issues relevant to the oil, gas and chemical industries.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Trade association representing the US. petroleum industry including exploration and production, transportation, refining, and marketing.
Waste Management Publication
Waste Management World online contains news and articles on solid waste management technology and trends; plus solid waste management issues including waste recycling and minimization, transport and collection, landfill, bio-waste, waste-to-energy conversion.
CORPORATE SUCCESS STORIES
Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation and WM Recycle America, a subsidiary of Waste Management launched the Sony Take Back Recycling program, aimed at reclaiming consumer electronics.
Coca-Cola Bottling
Coca-Cola is building new plastic bottle-to-bottle recycling plant and offering products boasting My white T-shirt has gone green and I'm wearing post-consumer waste.
Victoria's Secret
The catalogue will no longer be made of pulp supplied from any woodland caribou habitat range in Canada, unless it has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The catalogs will also be made of 10% recycled paper from post-consumer waste.
Warner Bros. Studio Keeps Green Behind the Scene
See how Warner Bros. Studios celebrates 15 years of environmental stewardship.
Corporate Partnerships - Bank of America: Save a Tree
Bank of America customers support the Nature Conservancy's forest work.
British Petroleum
BP's CEO speaks on global warming at Stanford University.
RECYCLING
Inkjet Cartridges
Refilling franchise program is now available.
Earth 911
Easy ways to reduce waste, recycle and help revive the planet.
Wireless Recycling
Information on where to recycle your cell phones, how to start a collection for your favorite charity, and information on how to remove the personal information from your phone prior to donation
Raise $$$ For Your Charity
Find out how you can turn those old used cell phones into cash for your favorite charity.
The following recycling partners will redeem your old cell phones for cash: Best Buy, Verizon, Motorola, AT&T and more.
Collective Good
Charities you can donate your cell phone to directly.
Two Cell Phone Programs for Soldiers
Charity organization that collects cell phones, sells them to ReCell
and
Donation of cell phones enables soldiers to call home with prepaid phone cards
Recycling - Go Green "Earth 911"
Find a recycling center. For what: motor oil, glass bottles, more. Location: zip or city, state. Why it's important to recycle paper. How paper is recycled.
GREEN GOVERNMENT NEWS
US Mayors Climate Protection Center
Initiative launched by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels in which mayors commit to reduce emissions in their cities to seven percent below 1990 levels by 2012.
DSIRE
Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Voice your concerns about environmental issues. Also a model business office for reducing, reusing and recycling.
Greening EPA
More green practices from the Environmental Protection Agency that sets pollution regulations.
National Park Services, US Department of Interior
Help to plan your next visit to a National Park on National Park Service's site.
Illinois Government Going Green - In More Ways Than One
The state's current and future green practices.
State of California Waste Prevention World
The first component of the waste management hierarchy is waste prevention. Shows ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce both at home and on the job.
NATURE MUSIC
Nature Music Designed for Relaxing
Nature Music Downloads for Free
Pure Nature Music
Force of Nature - AOL Music
Official AOL Music site for Force of Nature music videos, Force of Nature songs, Force of Nature photos, Force of Nature live performances.
Relaxation Music - Nature Sounds
Using recordings of nature sounds for relaxation, sleeping ... Nature Music. Relaxation Music. Meditation Music. Nature Links. Relaxation using Nature Sounds.
GREEN CHARACTERS
Smokey the Bear
Forest Service, USDA
Join Smokey for some forest and campfire fun, and, along the way, discover Smokey's rules for forest fire safety and prevention.
Woodsey Owl
Fish & Wildlife Service; U.S. Dept of the Interior
Old Woodsey Owl says Give A Hoot Don't Pollute!
THE IBM MIDRANGE PRESS
If it's Good for the Goose, It Must Be Good
Column by Chris Smith
MC SHOWCASE about IBM consolidating its servers in a large data center largely to save energy.
Tis the Season for Ware-ing of the Green
By: John Ghrist, Senior Products Editor
System iNetwork; Penton Media; Aug. 22, 2007
There's money to be saved, and money to be made, in paying some attention to Green IT, regardless of what platforms you use.
iSeries: Lean, Green, NT-Busting Machine
By: Carson Soule; Tech Editor
System iNetwork; Penton Media; Aug. 2, 2001
Soule explains why it's incumbent upon the world-conscious programmer to unplug those NT boxes and switch to clean programming with the iSeries.
OTHER GREEN STUFF
The Doomsday Clock
Chronological history of The Doomsday Clock from 1947 to present, maintained by atomic scientists.
Clean Energy Incubator
The facilities, the resources and the knowledge to commercialize clean energy business ideas.
Technological Reports on Saving the Earth
See what the G Living Network has to offer
Green Search Engine
Vertical search engine for green resources on the web. Features clustered search results and geo-analytics to see the popular search terms and their source.
The Daily Green
Web site dealing with green living
DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH
American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy
Non-profit devoted to research publications and conferences on energy efficiency in buildings, utilities, appliances, office equipment, and industry.
Greenchip Stocks
Good information on the stock market and how it relates to the environment. Free newsletter.
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