| August, 2011 - A Tribute to Ray Anderson |
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Welcome to Sustainable Solutions Corporation Greetings!
As we prepare to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we also mourn the loss of one of the leading stewards of sustainability, Ray Anderson.
Ray Anderson was the founder and CEO of Interface, Inc. I had the opportunity to meet Ray in 1998, as he just began his journey to make Interface the first sustainable flooring company in the world. From the minute I met him he inspired me to focus my life's work on sustainability. His vision on corporate sustainability made him a personal hero and gave me the vision to start Sustainable Solutions Corporation with the goal of integrating sustainability into every building, company, and product that we encounter. Using my new passion for sustainability, I developed graduate level classes on the Principles of Sustainability and Sustainable Manufacturing, which I still teach at Villanova University.
Ray may be gone but he and his mission will not be forgotten. We will continue to concentrate our efforts to change the way the world does business until we can confidently say we are on a path to sustainability for all on this amazing planet.
Ray, my hero, my friend, my inspiration, I will miss you.
Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) is a firm driven by our passion to make things better, one green evolution at a time. With a holistic focus on practical solutions, SSC offers a variety of corporate sustainability services and training programs. What sets us apart is our expertise in sustainability education and our thorough implementation process for:
- Integrated Corporate-Wide Sustainability Programs and Training
- Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Product Development
- Sustainable Buildings Programs Incorporating ENERGY STAR and LEED Certifications
For us, the excitement begins in the evolution of our clients' outlook toward sustainability. All too often we encounter doubts toward changing a system that works; but once a green process proves to work as well or better than existing ones, and shows quantifiable benefits, attitudes shift. This mentality shift creates opportunity to make major headway in reducing our clients' costs and environmental impacts. As more and more initiatives are undertaken, our clients become more profitable and less impactful. They are quickly inspired to see how we are different, dedicated, and truly involved in the process of the green revolution . . . transforming one business at a time.
The bottom line is, if we want our environment and our economy to remain fully sustainable for us and future generations, the only choice we have is to integrate sustainable solutions into the way we all do business. Please join us in this venture.
Warm regards,
Tad Radzinski
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ENERGY STAR
SSC Named a Registered Partner with ENERGY STAR
SSC has achieved Partner Level as a Service & Product Provider with the ENERGY STAR program, recognizing the extensive work we have provided on dozens of buildings to obtain certification. This ranking allows us to better serve our clients, reduce environmental impacts and overall operating costs, as well as increase clients' profit margins. Listed below are a few of our most recent building projects:
- Three Parkway
- Arch 1650 Partners LP
- 4100 North Fairfax Drive
- 667 Madison Avenue
- 2101 Gaither Rd.
- 7600 Leesburg Pike
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Calling all Property Managers -
Sustainability Training
Partnering with Villanova
Beginning September 17th, SSC will partner with Villanova University to offer a course titled: Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP™) Credential. This comprehensive program will provide participants with the tools to enhance their knowledge of sustainability, earn the SFP credential, and assist them in implementing sustainable building operations. Tad Radzinski, President of SSC, was chosen by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) to lead the program because of his experience as a certified instructor, leader, and educator in the field of sustainability. For more information on the course, click here.
SSC and AFREC Partner to Spread the Word on Sustainability
Alternative Fuels and Renewable Energy Council (AFREC) and Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) have partnered to offer AFREC Strategic Alliance Partners a three-part series called: Sustainability... a Business Strategy-The Evolving Green Market and Sustainability Strategies that Work.
The next session will be held on September 14th at Lincoln Financial Field. Each course is an individual topic and can be attended without attending the previous session.
Register now to attend:
Sustainable Operations for Commercial and Residential Buildings-The Value to Your Bottom Line
Come experience firsthand one of the most ambitious green initiatives in Philly! The Philadelphia Eagles recently announced the installation of approximately 2,500 solar panels, 80 wind turbines, and a generator that runs on natural gas and biodiesel so that Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles' home, will be the first stadium capable of generating all its own electricity. Before the class, participants will receive a guided tour of the stadium.
Click here for details and to register for the next course.
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We are proud to be recognized by businesses and publishers alike for our expertise in the areas of sustainability, training, and implementation programs. Below is an example where SSC was called upon to provide comprehensive answers to some very difficult questions regarding LCA and vinyl siding products. |
Did you know building operations account for:
- 71 % of Electricity Consumption
- 65% of Waste Output
- 39% of CO2 Emissions
- 12% of Water Use
Efficiency improvements in all operations of any building (energy use, waste management, purchasing, cleaning, and site and exterior maintenance) can contribute to your organization's overall sustainability program and provide cost savings, improved productivity, reduced environmental impacts, and numerous benefits of corporate social responsibility.
Click here for details and to register for the next course on September 14th, Sustainable Operations for Commercial and Residential Building: The Value to Your Bottom Line.
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Tune into WPAZ 1370 a.m. At noon on August 19th and listen to the first broadcast of Our Environment. Heather McClain and Gretchen Lea will be interviewing Tad Radzinski, President and Co-founder of Sustainable Solutions Corporation. You will hear Tad's perspective on what SUSTAINABLE means, discover what Sustainable Solutions Corporation can do for you or your business, and you may pick up some do-it-yourself tips too. |
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