You can earn two (2) points toward certification by reducing your junk mail at the office.

DMA's Mail Preference Service will allow you to receive more of the mail you want to receive and less of the mail you do not wish to receive.

You can do this right online, and then add TWO points earned to your GreenNonprofits certification profile.

Follow this link for details on reducing your junk mail.
https://www.dmachoice.org/MPS/proto1.php

Click here to start your GreenNonprofits certification:
http://www.GreenNonprofits.org  click on certification
 

In partnership with The GreenOffice our 2008 Webinar Series is designed to help you jumpstart your office greening efforts. Whether your interests lie with carbon offsetting, green purchasing, or just the basics, these webinars will provide you with the information you need to ensure a green future for your organization in a convenient, cost-effective manner. Keep an eye out for more webinars on a variety of subjects coming soon!

All you need in order to listen to and view the webinars is a computer with internet access and a phone. 

The centerpiece of the GreenNonprofit movement is for each charity to become certified. This is a process that is both easy to understand and takes time to complete.

The first step is to create your profile and start earning points. You only need 100 points to become certified. You can start earning points right way. 

1. Create a profile
2. See what points you may have already earned with actions you have already taken
3. Review options for earning other points
4. Save your work
5. Engage your organization to make additional changes
6. Come back and add your new points
7. Repeat 3-6 until you have earned 100 points

Go to http://GreenNonprofits.org and click on certification to get started.

Background:

In an effort to recognize and certify outstanding Green Nonprofits and promote their services, GreenNonprofits has established the certification program. By participating in this program and becoming certified, your charity will publically declare your commitment to these principles while joining this unique global group of superior organisations.

The GreenNonprofits certification process is unique to each nonprofit/NGO’s goals to become greener.  To complete the program it could take

One of the steps toward GreenNonprofit Certification is to begin buying office products that are more environmentally friendly. You can earn several points for making the right choices

Purchasing recycled copy paper will earn you 2 points.

92 GE brightness rating. 20-lb., white, acid-free paper made without the use of chlorine or chlorine compounds. (PCF). Offers the same hardworking characteristics and brightness as a non-recycled sheet. 8-1/2 x 11. Recycled, 100% post-consumer content. 500 sheets per ream. Ten reams per carton.

In Dynamic Graphics' Printing Green: 12 Things You Need to Know, the design magazine suggests alternatives to traditional printing and packaging. Sustainable-design site Renourish also has a comprehensive list of resources for eco-friendly printing, including a Sustainability Toolkit, which lists recommendations and resources for selecting and finding sustainable paper, ink, and packaging.

Join the movement! Where Nonprofits/NGO's from around the world are being seen as more GREEN. By becoming a member of GreenNonprofits, Inc. you will reap the benefits of both our online and offline greening programs. Through signing our pledge and seeking certification, you will be joining this unique global group of distinguished organizations.

Start your path today for the low cost of $55 as an individual member or $125 as an institution.

http://www.GreenNonprofits.org click on Member Area