The Phelps Group Business Greening Initiatives …

                   The Phelps Group Business Greening Initiatives
                (Items Completed October 1, 2006 - October 1, 2007):
General:

     Identified two environmental leaders to assist with greening implementation.
     Phased environmental policies into company manual and now request new employees to initial after
     reading.
     Informed staff of new environmental procedures by e-mail and requested participation.
     Educated employees on new environmental actions taking place.
     When selecting marketing materials, we give preference to eco-friendly items such as reusable water
     bottles, organic t-shirts, canvas bags etc.


  Reduce Waste:

  Reduce
     Prompted employees to reduce, reuse and recycle office materials by posting reminders.
     Reduced purchase of disposable kitchenware by providing reusable kitchenware for staff use.
                       Corelle dishes
                       Utensils
                       Personalized hot/cold mugs
     Requested employees to commit to reusing ONE kitchen item per day i.e., coffee mug or water bottle.


  Reuse
     Increased stock of reusable kitchenware (see above)
     Reusing packing materials for shipping (i.e., boxes, CD cases, packing peanuts and large envelopes).
     Created a "REUSE" section in office supply area i.e., file folders, envelopes.


  Recycle
     Implemented company-wide, mixed-use recycling program.
     Clearly marked `RECYCLE' by placing labels on all bins office wide to increase awareness and reduce
     contamination.
           o   Position recycling bins next to trash bins to increase recycling potential.
     Purchased small saddlebag bins for associates' workstations to encourage individual recycling.
     Separating hazardous materials from trash i.e., batteries, fluorescents. Drop off at city Household
     Hazardous Waste (HHW).
     Recycling toner cartridges via manufacturer.
     Organized computer/e-waste recycling event.
Education:
   Designating time to educate employees on recycling procedures and separating hazardous items.
   Actively share "tips" during our Monday Morning Meetings on how to be more eco-effective.


Purchasing:

Office Supplies
   Closing the "recycling loop" by consistently purchasing highest % of recycled content paper items
   Use 30% post-consumer content paper and soy-based inks for letterhead and business cards.
   Copy and printer paper is 30% post-consumer content.
   Integrating environmentally friendly materials into client projects, when possible


Food Supplies
   Stocking organic and/or fair-trade coffee.
   Giving preference to socially responsible companies (i.e., those that donate profits to bettering the world)
   when purchasing office food or drink items.
   Giving preference to eco-friendly caterers for in-house lunches and/or events (The Phelps Group provides
   lunch to all associates twice a week).
       o     Avoid purchasing Styrofoam `to-go' containers and encourage caterers to use environmentally
             friendly/recyclable containers.


Chemicals:

   Switched cleaning chemical supply to less toxic cleaning alternatives.
   Replaced bathroom deodorant aerosols with citrus with non-aerosol, non-toxic air fresheners.
   Stocking non-chlorine bleached coffee filters i.e., whitened with oxygenated process.
   Supplying associates with annual, mercury-free flu shots.
   Providing associates access to on-site delivery, environmentally friendly dry cleaner.


Energy:


   Instructed associates how to set computers to sleep mode after 15 minutes (screen savers do not save energy)
   Scheduled SoCal Edison (SCE) energy audit, which included estimated retrofit cost.
   Replaced incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents.
   Replaced halogen floodlights with fluorescent alternatives.
   Installed motion sensors in low traffic areas i.e., restrooms, and storage rooms.
   Replaced kitchen dishwasher with energy-efficient model.
   Installed task lighting at each workstation i.e., fluorescent tubes.
   Installed solar panels on building's roof to offset company energy usage (largest commercial installation in
   the city of Santa Monica).
Water:

   Running dishwasher with full loads only.
   When replacing current urinals, will purchase water-less or low-water alternative.
   Installed water-saving aerators installed on all sink faucets.
   Installed water-filtration system.


Transportation:

   Promoting public transportation by providing MTA and bus route info.
   Encouraging staff to use alternative modes of transportation.
       o   Included "how to get here using alternative transportation" into employee manual.
   Telecommuting options available to associates.
   If/when needed, use Eco Limo, which provides hybrid and CNG limousine service.
   Providing a secure area for staff bicycle storage.
   Providing showers for staff use.