Recommending concrete, feasible improvements that lead to increases in walking and biking

Recommending programs shown to switch trips from motor vehicle to walking and biking

Recommending design solutions which increase both real and perceived safety and comfort

Individualized marketing programs have, year after year, resulted in a 10% reduction in drive-alone trips with gains in walking, bicycling and transit use

Walking the talk: last year Alta staff walked and biked about 125,000 miles (about 2500 miles per employee)

Replacing motor vehicle trips with non-motorized transportation: last year Alta employees prevented the release of more than 110,000 pounds of carbon into the atmosphere

Alta employees are making a commitment to shift at least two personal trips per week from motor vehicle to another mode of transportation

Accommodating employees who walk and bike to work by providing shower and locker facilities, as well as secure bicycle parking

Encouraging employees to be actively involved with their communities through professional organizations and company-sponsored volunteer opportunities

Ensuring all recyclable waste is recycled properly

Replacing paper napkins with cloth napkins for staff use and office meetings

Replacing paper hand towels with cloth hand towels

Implementing a composting system for food waste

Purchasing supplies based on minimal packaging and maximum recycled material content

Utilizing energy-efficient light bulbs, printers and kitchen appliances

Purchasing local and organic, including coffee, food for office functions, furniture and office supplies

Donating 1% of all company profits to programs dedicated to increasing biking and walking

Employing technology (e.g., video conferencing) to maximize communication options between Alta and our clients while minimizing our travel-related environmental footprint

Locating offices strategically throughout the country to reduce the required travel distances and related environmental impacts

Offering carbon offsets for all project-related transportation costs

Renting the most fuel-efficient vehicle available when traveling

Utilizing 100% recycled paper

Utilizing reusable binding methods

Transmitting documents electronically whenever possible to avoid unnecessary printing

Recycling copier and printer ink cartridges