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PRESS RELEASELaw Firm Management Practices Reduce Greenhouse Gases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Heather Donnelly Sparta, NJ- The law firm of Laddey, Clark & Ryan LLP, which was named a
Laddey, Clark & Ryan's main office operations in Sparta, which were evaluated by the EPA, made remarkable strides in their recycling and waste management department. The firm increased their purchase of recycled products, decreased their usage of paper and paper products, decreased their purchase of non-recyclable plastic products, and increased their recycling of paper. "I am really proud of our staff for making this commitment to sustainability and the environment." says Robbin Dolan, Legal Administrator at Laddey, Clark & Ryan, who has spearheaded this effort. "What we have been able to achieve with effort and commitment to this initiative is remarkable.” Laddey, Clark & Ryan has always recycled paper, but since this initiative the firm has increased their recycling and waste prevention by 2 tons. Simple steps made a big difference -- such as shredding of paper files and reducing paper purchases through increased scanning and decreased mailing. The firm has also decreased their solid waste by 1 ton. This was attributed to a decrease in the use of plastic utensils, emailing more documents and the recycling of paper products. When paper products must be purchased, the firm has made a very conscious effort to buy recycled paper products. “We are focusing on maximizing our use of technology and preserving our resources," commented Tom Ryan, the firm's Managing Partner. "We hope to lead by example and show other businesses that being environmentally friendly is a sound business decision." In 2008 Laddey, Clark & Ryan reduced their GHG (greenhouse gases) by 17.15 MTCO2E (metric ton carbon equivalent) through waste reduction and recycling. Laddey, Clark & Ryan is the only law firm in Sussex County to officially "go green" by receiving this designation. The EPA launched WasteWise in January 1994 as a voluntary partnership
program designed to help organizations implement practical methods for
reducing municipal solid waste. WasteWise focuses on three key elements
of the program: waste reduction & prevention, recycling, and buying or
manufacturing recycled content products. Organizations joining WasteWise
agree to develop goals in these areas, track their results, and share
their accomplishments with the program. The EPA commends partners in
this program for their achievements. |
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