Today is Earth Day and I want to talk a bit about the initiatives we’ve started here at CLG to help create a more sustainable future. Since I arrived here, I have been encouraging a full recycling program where we are sorting trash, compost, and recycling. I’m happy to say that we now have lowered trash waste by nearly 50%. We have also moved away from disposable plastic plates, bowls, and cutlery. We have instead sourced biodegradable options — as well as reclaimed cups and paper towels.

Recycling bins and eco-friendly plates, bowls, cutlery and paper towels

In addition to these new systems, we have started an herb garden at CLG which allows everyone to see the progress plants can have when treated well and grown with care. I’m also able to use a variety of herbs in cooking that I never would have had the option to before.

Herb garden at Counter-Logic Gaming

The next steps for us is to get a large compost bin near the garden so I can utilize all organic waste as well, which will lower our waste footprint by another 10% or more.

We could do much more, but these steps have helped us achieve a slightly lower carbon foot print than we had a year ago.

I encourage you all to do whatever you can to move towards a greener Earth.

Thank you.