EcoStar Action Guide 3

The EcoStar environmental achievement and

branding program provides educational forums

and support services that help organizations make

better use of resources in ways that can benefit

their bottom line. Our activities enable waste and

toxic use reduction, water and energy efficiency,

recycling, and the use of environmentally

preferable products, and other performance

improvements.

As an EcoStar member, you receive the

following benefits:

This Action Guide filled with information on

how to improve the environmental and

economic performance of your company or

organization.

Free enrollment in monthly workshops and

quarterly Roundtable sessions.

Dedicated technical assistance to help your

establishment make progress with an

environmental initiative.

Business to business networking and

partnering opportunities that reduce

operational costs and waste.

Public recognition for accomplishments.

Cost-savings from improved efficiencies

within your firm (energy and waste

management cost savings).

EcoStar is a voluntary program that is designed to

be non-prescriptive. As an EcoStar member you

are encouraged to identify and work toward

achieving the goals that are most relevant to your

organization. The Action Guide is designed to

help participants achieve the EcoStar Standards.

Members that make significant improvements in

their operational practices can earn the designation

of EcoStar Achiever. Achievers receive the right

to include the specially designed logo on their

marketing materials, which can enhance brand

distinction in the marketplace.

The following steps outline the process to earn the

designation of EcoStar Achiever:

1. Review the EcoStar Statement of Purpose.

The Statement of Purpose describes the

mission and values of the EcoStar program.

2. Review the checklist of Standards 1-25. To

become an EcoStar Achiever you must

complete 15 Standards. Standards 1-10 are

required and therefore it is a good idea to read

through these Standards carefully, paying

3. Choose five additional Standards. Select the

Standards among #11-25 that are most

relevant to your organization. Once you have

completed Standards 1-3, you will be in a

good position to determine which additional

Standards you will address. This workbook

and the information provided in EcoStar

workshops should provide you with all the

tools you need to achieve the Standards.

4. Work to achieve the required Standards 1-

10 and five additional Standards. Review

your strategy and goals with the EcoStar

program manager so that s/he will be able to

provide guidance and assistance throughout

the process.

5. Prepare your EcoStar Achievement report

(see instructions on Page 7) and submit it to

the EcoStar Program Director. Every effort

will be made to protect confidential business

information provided in the report.

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