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7.1.A. - Page 26 <br /> • Natural Gas Use <br /> o The new water reclamation system requires less heating, resulting in a 50% reduction in <br /> natural gas consumption. <br /> • Waste Production <br /> o Before starting our recycling program in Conyers, an audit revealed we were producing about <br /> 8 pounds of trash per employee. Today we have reduced our impact on landfills by 43 %. <br /> • LEED Certification <br /> o The New York Sales Offices and Showroom has just been awarded LEED® /GOLD <br /> certification from USGBC. <br /> o Holophane was awarded LEED® Certification for its Headquarters in Granville, OH <br /> • Innovative Packaging Solutions <br /> o We have worked with various customers, as well as packaging vendors, to reduce packing <br /> and waste on construction sites. With smarter packaging, we're able to increase the density <br /> of our shipments, thereby reducing the number of trucks required each year for product <br /> transport. We have also developed shipping systems that minimize waste and can be <br /> returned and reused for future shipments. <br /> • Proactive Participation <br /> o Our employees are directly involved with industry groups working to establish energy and <br /> environmental standards, such as the ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard 90.1, US Green Building <br /> Council, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Clinton Climate Initiative and Energy Star <br /> programs. <br />