iSustainable
Environment | Business | Community
Some people think being sustainable means treating our planet with care. That’s true, in part. It’s also about sustaining yourself, your family and your community.
That means your health and well being, your financial state and yes, your environment.
At First Independent, our goal is to reduce our carbon footprint - the negative impact we make on our environment - and offset it with sound, community-minded business practices.
It’s also our responsibility to provide our employees and clients with the tools they need to achieve financial sustainability. And the resources our community needs to thrive and grow.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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Go Paperless: Stop receiving statements and bills in the mail. It's safer for you, and the environment.
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Pay Bills Online: It's safer and costs less.
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Buy Green: Look for energy efficient, planet-friendly products. And bring your own bag.
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Cut Costs: Switch to CFC bulbs, turn off appliances and electronic devices when not in use. Conserve water. Recycle. Watch your utility bills drop.
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Drive Less: Combine errands. Ride your bike or walk. Take public transportation. Share a ride with a friend, coworker or fellow traveler. Save on gas.
- Shop Local: Buy locally made food and products. Support your local farmers market and businesses. Grow your own food. Reduce the miles it takes for a meal to reach your plate.
Green Tools
Oregon Natural Step Network - learn how to incorporate green living into your home and business at www.ortns.org
Commuting Options - track commuting at www.ClarkCommute.org and www.wheeloptions.org.
Local Farmers Markets - find out how to get food grown close to you at www.localharvest.org or at www.usda.gov.
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint - find out how many planets it takes to sustain your current lifestyle at www.earthday.net.
Calculate Your Paper Footprint - find out your paper consumption and how to reduce it at www.payitgreen.org.
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