Hilton Head Health Institute’s Green Initiative: Lean and Green!

For over thirty years, H3I has been in the business of promoting a healthy lifestyle through behavior change.  Our philosophy centers on helping people learn to take responsibility for their personal health and wellness.  In addition, we have also evolved to include the environmental responsibility of protecting our earth and its natural resources.

At H3I, we take the initiative to grow our business model with “green” operations in mind.  With this Green Initiativewe aim to incorporate a simple, sensible approach to environmental responsibility in areas such as facility design, supplies, business practices, and even education for guests and staff.

Some key actions H3I takes for the Green Initiative include:

• Reduction of waste materials — converting our computer settings to print double sided allows H3I to save 1 ton (literally) of paper per year and also the promotion of the use of water bottles during fitness activities will reduce the waste of 60,000 plastic cups per year
• Recycling Program
• Energy Conservation
• Ec0-friendly Linen Program
• Sustainable Development within New Construction and Renovation
• No Smoking Policy

We welcome and encourage everyone in the Green Initiative both at home and at H3I.  Here are some examples of how you can make a difference while visiting the Institute:

• Utilize your H3I water bottle instead of disposable bottles/cups
• Recycle all paper materials (paper, newspaper, and cardboard) in the appropriate receptacles
• Walk or bike instead of driving (with the added benefit of great exercise!)
• Honor H3I’s no smoking policy (more health benefits!)
• Turn off lights and other appliances when you’re not in the room

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