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1781300 Maryland Gone Green! T he Gazette of Politics and Business, in cooperation with Bethesda Green, is proud to present a new special publication highlighting some of Maryland s key businesses that have gone green and some of the service providers that can help those who are ready to go green. There is 4 Special Advertising Publication W ith more than 3,500 hotels in cities of all sizes, along beautiful shorelines, and in biodiverse and culturally significant sites around the world, Marriott International, Inc. sees sustainability as a critical responsibility. www.marriott.com The company formed Marriotts Global Headquarters in Bethesda received the US Green Building Councils LEED Gold Existing Building Certification, Montgomery Countys Green Business Certification and Bethesda Magazines Green Award. Were proud to call Montgomery County home. Marriott wants to be a positive force for the e 6 Special Advertising Publication Certifiably Green! As the number of organizations that certify businesses as green proliferates, consumers find themselves confused by what the labels mean. In Montgomery County, however, an 18-month-old program is recognizing businesses that clearly demonstrate th 7 Special Advertising Publication A Strategic Approach to Going Green So many businesses want to go green but don t know what that means, says Jennifer Woofter, president of Strategic Sustainability Consulting (SSC) in Bethesda. Companies need to understand the difference between simply establishin 8 Special Advertising Publication Offsetting Your Carbon Footprint While businesses don t become sustainable overnight, they can go carbon neutral in short order. By supporting mitigation projects, companies can not only offset their carbon footprint but fight global warming and make the transition 9 Special Advertising Publication Bethesda Green Business Incubator The future of Maryland s communities depends, in large part, upon the development of dynamic companies with economic and environmental sustainability at their core. Bethesda Green s business incubator is designed to accelerate the 10 Special Advertising Publication Green Campuses LEED the Way Sustainable practices have taken hold on college campuses throughout the region. LEED construction has become the standard - both for new construction and remodels - and energy conservation, recycling, composting and ride sharing are i 11 Special Advertising Publication Its Your Power Make It Work For You Sustainable Frederick I n an effort to achieve long- term economic and environmental sustainability, community leaders, government agencies and businesses in Frederick County are intent on creating a framework for the future. Th 12 Special Advertising Publication bethesda green www.bethesdagreen.org A catalyst for sustainable change, Bethesda Green brings together local government, businesses and residents to promote a vibrant economy and healthy environment. We aim to initiate, educate and incubate, says Dave Feldman, exe Green Business Certification Program Montgomery County Maryland Many thanks to Montgomery Countys Certified Green Businesses!! These businesses have demonstrated environmental stewardship by taking actions that conserve natural resources, reduce waste and pollution and promote the transition to a su 14 Special Advertising Publication U .S. industry consumes more than one-third of the energy used nationwide, according to federal government data.That statistic is sobering, but it also represents an opportunity for industry innovation and leadership.We must plan for the future with sustainable ap 16 Special Advertising Publication E nvironmental stewardship is more than just a catch phrase to Pepco and its 5,000 employees. The concept permeates the utility s mission and business practices, helping to reduce the area s carbon footprint and preserve wildlife and their habitats throughout the 1781288 18 Special Advertising Publication MedImmune Pushes to be Green Leader www.MedImmune.com As our company grows and evolves, we consider environmental impacts in every decision about our facilities, our research pipeline, and our products. MedImmune, as a leading biotechnology company, takes its ab 1781287 20 Special Advertising Publication GREEN AND STAYING GREEN IN MONTGOMERY F itzgerald Auto Mall has been a champion of Green Initiatives before anyone really knew what that meant. We strive to make a positive difference in the local environment, from our recycling efforts in all our dealerships to o 1781145 1781140 1781133 24 Special Advertising Publication Montgomery County Businesses Reduce Waste and Maximize Recycling M www.montgomerycountymd. www.montgomerycountymd. Montgomery County recognizes businesses that have implemented successful recycling and waste reduction programs. As leaders in the community, share 1781291 26 Special Advertising Publication R www.olstrading.com ecognizing that the best form of recycling is reutilization, OLS Trading, Inc. gives new life to corporate assets such as furniture, fixtures, generators, gym, warehouse and restaurant equipment, racking, data and distribution centers product, OLS TRADING, THE # 1 LOCAL LIQUIDATOR OF PREVIOUSLY OWNED OFFICE FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT An industry leader in the nationwide liquidation, repurposing and resale of fine corporate assets furniture, fixtures, and equipment as well as the recycling of copper cables, OLS turns excess assets MEASURABLE ECONOMIC RETURNS REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION INCREASED BUILDING EFFICIENCY C ommercial Property Owners already know that regular preventative maintenance, operational planning, and other practices used to control energy costs arent enough to escape todays steadily climbing electricity cost 29 Special Advertising Publication www.montgomerycollege.e A s the local green economy continues to evolve, Montgomery College is leading the way to a sustainable future. Its Workforce Development & Continuing Education program is creating the knowledgeable and resourceful leaders needed to help ar 30 Special Advertising Publication MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/ Montgomery County Commuter Services Helps Businesses, Employees, and Residents Go Green AND Save Green Through Better Ways To Work! T hese days everyone is trying to be greener. Through our Better Ways To Work! programs, Montgomery County C R www.reznickgroup.com Reznick Group is committed to environmental responsibility through the establishment of green programs and practices. 1781090 eznick Group is a top-20 national public accounting firm providing accounting, tax and business advisory services to clients nationwide. With headqua 1781088 T www.StandardSolar.com By pooling members money, we re displacing carbon with solar, offering a more sustainable source of electricity at a predictable price and we ll be getting a return on our investment, said David Brosch, one of the founders of University Park Community Solar LLC. 1781091 33 34 Special Advertising Publication Jill Schwartz, Realtor GoGreenWithJill.com LONG & FOSTER GREEN AMBASSADOR Jills appointment as the Long & Foster Green Ambassador provides her with a leadership position within the Green Real Estate business segment. Her role within Long & Foster Green, a National 35 Special Advertising Publication www.opsus.com W e are all stewards of our environment. That belief has shaped Office Paper Systems, Inc. for the past 21 years and established us as an integral part of our community. Office Paper Systems, Inc. provides secure document shredding and recycling thr 36 Special Advertising Publication www.snydercohn.com As an organization and as individuals, the people of Snyder Cohn embrace sustainability on all levels. Leading by example is a longstanding company tradition and a quality that our clients respect and appreciate. F ounded on the principles of 37 Special Advertising Publication www.allecocenter.com R ecognizing that there are different shades of green, Dave Taghipour has created a unique design center that caters to the varied needs and budgets of the region s environmentally-conscio consumers.The All Eco Center in Wheaton offers savvy s 38 Special Advertising Publication www.sustainabledesign.c www.dmsinetwork.com T he buck stops here. The words of President Harry Truman resonate with the people of DMS International when it comes to environmental sustainability. Every individual and company worldwide must take responsibility for o F www.chevychasecars.com Let the LEAF lower your Carbon footprint. ueled entirely by electric, the Nissan LEAF is the quintessential green vehicle. In the same way that leaves purify the air in nature, the LEAF purifies transportation by eliminating emissions from the driving experience. The LEAF i 1781124