Environmental Committee
Mission: As Fairfax and its neighboring counties continue to grow, so do the demands and impact on our environment. While growth begins prosperity and opportunity, increasingly business and governmental entities are recognizing the importance of reviewing their policies and practices that impact the environment.
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce (DRCC) can play an important role in bridging the gap between public sector program and policies and will serve as a catalyst and partner with our members in identifying actions that may be taken within the workplace that will promote a more environmentally responsible community.
Projects
- To coordinate with the County's Enviornmental office and actively serve as Fairfax Green Program
- To raise the environmental standards of business through promoting a series of initiatives, including the following
A. Offer members an opportunity to be known as a green company in the Chamber's Business directory by fulfilling a number of those actions.
B. Provide an Enviornmental Tip of the Month to our business members through print, electronic newsletter and website posting.
C. Generate activities commensurate with our mission on an ongoing basis.
D. Afford members the opportunity to hear environmental experts speak.
Steering Committee Members: Peter R. Ryus (Smith Barney), Chairman; Bob Benedict (Northwood Construction); Peter Murray (Hidden Landscaping); Tim Sargeant (Dominion Power); Shimin Luo (Monitor Essential Products); Lise Lingo (writer); Tara Buongiorni Ajello (CH2M Hill).
Meeting Schedule: 1st Tuesday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at the Chamber's Chantilly office, 3901 Centerview Drive, Suite R.
Contact Information: For more information, contact the Chamber at peter.r.ryus@smithbarney.com
Web Resources
The following are websites that may be helpful in getting your company to Go Green!
Advocacy & Events
Earth Day - www.EarthDay.net
Earth 911 - www.earth911.org
Fairfax County - (local initiatives):
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/environment*
Air
Greenguard - www.greenguard.org (indoor air)
MWCOG - www.mwcog/environment/air (air quality)
Buildings
Energy & Environmental Building Association - www.eeba.org
Ecological Building Network - www.ecobuildnetwork.org
Engineering – www.ch2m.com*
Green Building Council - www.usgbc.org*
Home Improvements - www.northwoodconstruction.com*
Water Tanks – www.AmericanHometec.com*
Certification
Green Advantage - www.GreenAdvantage.org
Climate
Rocky Mountain Institute - www.rmi.org
Education
Eco-Coach – www.eco-coach.com*
Lisa Lingo, writer – www.liselingo.com*
Energy
Community Office for Resource Efficiency - www.altenergy.org
DOE - www.energy.gov
Dominion Power – www.dom.com
Health
www.healthymuse.com*
sheryl@wedeliverwellness.com*
Hotel
www.washingtondulles.hilton.com*
Investments & Banking
PNC Bank – www.pnc.com*
Smith Barney – peter.r.ryus@smithbarney.com*
Landscaping & Trees
Forest Stewardship Council - www.fsc.org
Hidden Lane Landscaping & Design – www.hiddenlane.com*
Lighting
International Dark-Sky Association - www.darksky.org
Pesticides
Beyond Pesticides - www.beyond_pesticides.org
PANNA (Pesticide Action Network of North America)- www.panna.org
Products
Energy Star - www.energystar.gov
Green Seal - www.greenseal.org
Epeat - www.epeat.net (electronic products environmental assessment tool)
Guernsey Office Products – www.guernseyop.com*
Recycling
www.batteryrecycling.com
Transportation
Rocky Mountain Institute - www.rmi.org
Reston Limo - www.restonlimo.com*
