In recognition of our responsibilities to the planet, the Wetlands Institute has adopted long-term, eco-friendly practices into our daily work place.  These initiatives are intended to make a positive impact on the environment and to increase awareness of how easy it is to make a meaningful contribution towards a healthier, more sustainable world.

Our Go Green Initiatives:

• Print Smart
• Using paper that is 100% recycled and processed chlorine free
• Maximizing paperless communication; emailing and scanning documents as opposed to printing and faxing
• Integrating Energy Star Qualified printers and encouraging duplex printing
• Responsible Disposal
• 100% of our cardboard, glass, aluminum and plastic are recycled with the Cape May County MUA
• Coordination of proper e-waste disposal
• Banning Styrofoam - The Institute hosts a number of activities and outside events.  We have requested all outside vendors to provide an alternative to Styrofoam (and preferably plastic) supplies
• Composting garden waste
• Rethinking Supplies
• The purchase of recycled common office supplies such as pens, paper clips, file folders and so forth
• Use of compostable dining products such as cups, plates, utensils and napkins
• Healthy Work Environment
• A smoke-free work environment
• No idling – The Institute hosts over 9,000 school children each year.  We encourage our bus drivers to not idle in our parking lot, while waiting for students to complete their programs.  Drivers are welcome to visit the Institute, free of charge, during the students’ programs.