Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot (Compost)!
EAH Housing strives to protect the health of residents, staff, and EAH Housing communities by reducing pollution in the air, water and soil by keeping waste out of landfills and incinerators. EAH Housing utilizes the Zero Waste Hierarchy (see below) as a guide to achieving zero waste.
EAH Housing Zero Waste History
2019/2020 Staff Zero Waste Campaign: EAH Housing staff embark on a 5 month campaign journey diving into the zero waste hierarchy. Each month will take on a new theme aligning with one of the 5 R’s. Campaign activities include waste audits, guest speakers, zero waste giveaways, lunch celebrations and more!
2018/2019 Residents Zero Waste Contest: Properties competed to see who could engage the most residents and implement the most waste reduction strategies.
EAH Housing strives to protect the health of residents, staff, and EAH Housing communities by reducing pollution in the air, water and soil by keeping waste out of landfills and incinerators. EAH Housing utilizes the Zero Waste Hierarchy (see below) as a guide to achieving zero waste.
EAH Housing Zero Waste History
2019/2020 Staff Zero Waste Campaign: EAH Housing staff embark on a 5 month campaign journey diving into the zero waste hierarchy. Each month will take on a new theme aligning with one of the 5 R’s. Campaign activities include waste audits, guest speakers, zero waste giveaways, lunch celebrations and more!
2018/2019 Residents Zero Waste Contest: Properties competed to see who could engage the most residents and implement the most waste reduction strategies.
Zero Waste Goals
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Use #EAHzerowaste to show off your zero waste efforts online and on social media!
EAH Housing is a nonprofit corporation founded with the belief that attractive affordable rental housing is the cornerstone to sustainable, living communities.
Established in 1968, EAH Housing has become one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. With a staff of over 500, EAH develops low-income housing, manages over 100 properties in California and Hawaii, and plays a leadership role in local, regional and national housing advocacy efforts. Starting from grass-roots origins in response to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., EAH Housing now serves over 25,000 seniors, families, students, people with disabilities, frail elderly and the formerly homeless. Combining award winning design, innovative on-site services and a commitment to people, EAH reflects the distinctive personality of each community. |
Creative, driven, and energetic, Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) is a resourceful group of problem solvers that empowers people in underserved communities to save money by adopting more sustainable practices. Because SEI understands the many facets of sustainability, we’re able to see the big picture and pinpoint opportunities to help these communities reach their goals. Under our leadership, they can reduce their consumption of natural resources and enjoy quantifiable savings.
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