Want to be "greener," but unsure of how to go about making your business more environmentally-savvy without a lot of time and expense? The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is introducing Green Roots, a new tiered program that gives members the tools and resources to launch, cultivate and expand the green efforts of their businesses. You can start slow or shoot for the stars with this self-audited program

1. Evaluation Information & Instructions
80% of all applicable items of each tier must be completed to each that level
$ - Indicates rebates or incentives available to your business to go "green".
Resources are highlighted to help you complete your level survey
See bottom of survey for submission instructions & contact information
Print the survey and complete boxes with an X or check mark
Highlighted terms can be found on the Green Initiative page - Terms & Definitions www.lvchamber.com/programs/green
The Leaves - Level 3
Completed Not Applicable
1 Complete 50% of possible improvements from the action plan $
2 Explore Cloud Computing with hosted server $
3 Purchase only energy efficient appliances $
4 Clean and insulate air ducts
5 Change 85% of lighting to energy efficient lighting $
6 Install window film or shades on non-efficient windows $
7 Utilize mulch around your outdoor plants for greater water efficiency
8 Remove 100% of turf and replace with drought-resistant landscape $
9 Install "Smart Controllers" for optimum irrigation management
10 Promote bike-to-work week/month and raffle a bike to employees
11 Join EZ Rider discount transit pass program*
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/club_ride
12 Host or participate in an Employee Green Day Fair of various Earth friendly vendors
13 Start a composting program
14 Use reusable kitchen ware
15 Get recycling bins for outside of your facility and set up a regular pick-up schedule
Green Roots Level 3- The Leaves
http://www.nvenergy.com/surebet
Contact SNWA (702) 862-3734
Contact SNWA (702) 862-3734
Check the appropriate box
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=appliances.pr_appliances
http://www.nvenergy.com/surebet
http://www.swgas.com/index.php
For Southwest Gas’ participation, call the Energy Specialists 1-800-OK-GAS-OK
http://www.nvenergy.com/surebet
*Only applicable to businesses who have bus riders
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/club_ride
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Directory designation added (date):
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Green Roots is a self-administered and self-audited program. Members that complete the survey will receive Green Roots Business designation in the Chamber's on-line Business Directory.
Contact Person Title
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Once you have completed 80% of the applicable items on the Level 3 - The Leaves Survey, submit the form via fax at 702.735.0406 or via e-mail lbotiel@lvchamber.com.
All surveys will be verified. Please ensure that contact information is complete and legible.
Submission Information:
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