PlayGreen Secret Swag!

Good Afternoon PlayNetwork!!!

The swag has landed! Redmond Peeps should have all received your goody bag when you got to work this morning. If you didn't get one, please reach out to playgreen@playnetwork.com and give us hell for it. :)

These bags and the goodies in them were a long time coming. The original research done on bags for employees started back with Brina Smith and then Michelle Robles way before my time as a chair for PlayGreen. I am happy to say they have finally come to fruition and we couldn't be happier that you love them! 

Everyone at Play contributes to the green cause in one way or another. And long before PlayGreen even existed as a committee we were purchasing post consumer recycled paper for our copy machines. We have now progressed from just paper to a whole list of things. Enough for us to have qualified for the GBB's Platinum Certification! This work wouldn't have been done without each of you. 

The notepads have been a huge hit and one we hope to continue doing. Starting FY12 (and maybe sooner) the boxes for recycled paper will be back in the copy rooms next to the recycle bins for your single sided paper. Prior to all the moves, we were filling one box a month. The paper was then sent to the accounting office (then in Seattle) and they were reusing it for their internal check runs. They reached the point quickly where they no longer needed more paper from us and now they are totally self sufficient for their paper reusing operations. Special thank you to everyone in Accounting and HR for starting this amazing initiative and keeping it going! THANK YOU!!!

And as you can see from the photos, PlayGreen had a great time getting these all put together and delivering them!

Remember: Staples cannot be recycled, Paper Clips are rarely recycled and difficult to do so, Paper pads are for internal use only, Stress is bad for us and the environment, Plastic is forever and.....

PlayGreen loves you!

PlayNetwork Goes Even Greener with Green Business Bureau Certification

Today the Green Business Bureau (GBB) issued a press release to announce PlayNetwork’s green business certification status. In yet another impressive eco milestone, our PlayGreen team has officially joined forces with the GBB – an organization quickly becoming the standard for green business certification – AND we’ve already achieved Platinum status! This is a testament to the dedication of Zoe Dixon and Sara James who have worked to educate our employees and evolve our culture into one that respects and rewards daily efforts to help conserve the resources of our planet. From carpooling to recycling, our employees have invested time and effort into making changes to their work and home lifestyles to become more efficient and aware.

Looking ahead, this certification may help influence deals with clients who have made eco practices a criteria for partnerships. We’ll be listed in the GBB Vendor Directory and plan to promote our status on our new Web site and beyond.

It’s one thing to make small changes for the greater good, but it’s quite another to bring your whole company along for the ride … FABULOUS work Zoe, Sara and the rest of the PlayGreen team! Thank you for your efforts!

You can view a full version of the release here.

And the Twitter Coverage:

PlayNetwork goes a deeper shade of green, joins the Green Business Bureau http://bit.ly/alflcB

PlayNetwork Customizes Media for Clients, Green Practices for Employees - green business certification,http://t.co/3RUdpG1 via @AddThis

About the GBB:

The Green Business Bureau offers businesses an easy to use tool and clear roadmap to become eco-efficient, one step at a time. By going green you not only save the environment, but also save on energy and material costs. Enjoy the increased visibility and marketing advantage that come with being part of our nationally recognized network of green friendly businesses. Not every business can be perfectly green, but every business can start.

A HUGE THANK YOU GOES OUT TO THE ENTIRE PLAYGREEN TEAM, PAST AND PRESENT!!!
Blake Kirpes; Brina Smith; Brooke Davidoff; Chavell Gunner; Diana Arney; Heather Ponder; Huot Ta; Jeff Roman; Jon Olsen; Michelle Robles; Erin Reinhardt; John Crooke; Juan Rosales; Karen Townsend; Kymberlee Taylor; Nadine Zgonc; Zoe Dixon; Leroy Henry; Leanne Lavere, Carlos Mendoza and Megan Cooper!!!