JARC Embraces "Green" Initiatives
JARC has made a committed effort to operate in as energy efficient and ecologically responsible, or "green", manner as possible. Recycling is encouraged and grants for energy-saving appliances, heating and cooling and more are constantly being sought out.
JUST ANNOUNCED: JARC AWARDED $120,000 GRANT FROM UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN THROUGH ITS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
Here are many of the "green" initiatives already being incorporated in JARC's everyday practices:
• Recycle toner cartridges
• Recycle paper, plastic, cans, batteries, cardboard and computers in the office
• Recycle allowable materials in each home
• Use scrap paper whenever possible
• Make two-sided copies
• Use energy-efficient light bulbs in the homes and office
• Manuals and forms are posted electronically
• Reduced staff newsletter to monthly instead of bi-weekly
• Use electronic communication whenever possible
• Use environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies
• Built a barrier-free "green" home – first in the nation
• Use reusable grocery bags in every home
• Installed geothermal heating and cooling in two homes
• Installed solar-assisted hot water in two homes
JARC'S NEWEST "GREEN" PROJECT:
THE DUNN FAMILY ORGANIC GARDEN IS FORMALLY DEDICATED AT JARC'S .
FREDERICK H. PITT HOME IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS
The garden, donated by Charles, Lisa and Leah Dunn and designed
and built by "Organically Done" has fully-accessible raised-beds filled with
delicious organic vegetables, herbs and edible flowers.
Check out the photos of the garden's ribbon-cutting ceremony!