Lisa Sykes is the Sustainability Specialist for a company. Her responsibilities include examining new green products, working with vendors to reformulate products, conducting annual audits, educating the sales team, and answering customer questions. She also serves as a liaison to external sustainability organizations and maintains the company's social media presence. The company has a Green Team of 15 volunteers focused on reducing waste through initiatives like installing recycling containers and using sustainable cleaning products.

1. Lisa Sykes, Sustainability Specialist

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9. Our Tradeshow Booth

10. SALES and MARKETING TOOLS

11. Our website

12. We save around 81,000 lbs. cardboard from the landfill per year and $1,300 per month by ending Waste Management pick up of cardboard.

13. We save around 1,350 lbs. of paper and 50 lbs. of plastic from the landfill every 2.5 months.

14. We use biodegradable, compostable sugar cane plates and bowls in the kitchen.

15. We bring our own cups to work.

16. We use recycle bins for paper, aluminum cans, and plastic.

17. If we place a personal order and don’t need the bubble wrap, zip bags, or cardboard boxes, we recycle them. Containers are available in the warehouse for this.

18. Tradeshow travelers have the option to donate unopened personal care products (e.g., shampoo, soap, conditioner) to a local food bank.

19. Quarterly electronic newsletter for all employees.

20. Every employee has a ChicoBag™ from the green team.

22. THANK YOU! Lisa Sykes [email_address]