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GO CHECKLIST
Complete these steps as part of the Carolina Green Office Program. Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance.
STEP 1:
Share your interest with Sustainable Carolina
Cindy Shea
Sustainability Director
Sustainable Carolina
919-218-2341
STEP 2:
Complete the Pre-Requisites
- Ensure that you are a workplace based on the Green Office definition: “Twenty or more employees who share a workspace, resources, and a purchasing coordinator.” Smaller offices can combine their efforts.
- Designate an official Green Office Coordinator and assistant who are committed to sharing information about the program with their workplace, completing the preliminary application and re-certifications, coordinating the completion of modules, and being active partners.
- Obtain approval from your supervisor and/or building manager.
- Host the Green Office Program at a Staff Meeting to give a 20-30 minute introduction.
- Recruit a Green Office committee to help you complete the modules.
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STEP 3:
Complete the Application
Carolina Green Office Application
STEP 4:
Schedule a Sustainable Carolina Consultation
Meet with Sustainable Carolina staff to select your modules based on your office’s unique needs and current sustainability achievements. We will help you make the most of this program.
STEP 5:
Complete the Module(s) in Any Order.
Complete this Checklist after every Module
Events and Outreach Module cannot be completed first. Events cannot fulfill multiple tasks.
STEP 6:
Grow from a Seed to a Tree
Earn higher designations when you complete new Modules.
STEP 7:
Reconfirm Certification every 3 years