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790 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
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Examples

  • Aspect: Water use (in restrooms, showers, water fountains and other facilities).
    • Impacts: Resource depletion and water quality.
    • Objective: Reduce water consumption by 5% in 2 years
    • Tasks Strategies and Tactics: Tasks that can reduce impacts include:
      • Establish baseline for water consumption
      • Use non-potable water where applicable
      • Capture rain water for landscaping needs
      • Install low flow fixtures and faucets
      • Raise awareness of water conservation efforts

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-8. "Reduce water consumption by 5% in 2 years," is an example of an environmental _____.