Bluestone & Hockley has been Certified by the City of Portland for recycling!
Green Initiatives
“Blue Knows Green” is our motto at Bluestone & Hockley and we are implementing a new, progressive program in sustainability called “Green Initiatives”. We are taking every step possible from reducing waste to using energy saving products in order to minimize negative impacts on the environment.
In Our Office
We:
- Print double sided whenever possible and use 100% recycled paper
- Encourage maximum correspondence through e-mails
- Use the recycling container as the first choice for all recyclable products
- Make sure that the shredded paper is recycled
- Use light switch sensors/room sensors
- Use energy saving light bulbs throughout
- Use green cleaning products
- Put all the computers on sleep mode when not in use
Residential Property Management
As a Real Estate firm we have a broad reach in our community and the ability to spread real-world solutions in sustainability by example. We have already started using greener products in the properties we manage and we aim to go completely Green by 2012.
We:
- Perform Energy Trust audits on all properties to provide custom, eco-friendly management plans
- Use ‘eco’ carpet brands
- Use zero VOC paint in all our properties
- Encourage replacement of existing appliances with Energy Star appliances at all properties
- Use energy efficient washers and dryers
- Use fluorescent or LED lights in common areas
- Encourage replacement of existing toilets with dual-flush/low-flush toilets
- Are planning on changing old aluminum windows with vinyl windows
Maintenance
We:
- Use dual-flush/low-flush toilets when replacement is needed
- Use no VOC paint products and mastics
- Use eco friendly caulks and sealants
- Use florescent light bulbs and properly recycle all used light bulbs and ballasts
- Use materials that are eco friendly
