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MSC has gone GREEN!

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MSC's Environmental Mission Statement: 

Management Services Corporation will demonstrate by its policies and practices evidence of leadership in environmental stewardship.

For our residents and tenants ... MSC will:

  • Promote reuse, reduce, and recycling practices.
  • Commit to effective communication and interaction.
  • Work to improve the environment in our communities.

For our employees ... MSC will:

  • Provide healthy and safe workplace environments.
  • Support and reward innovation and creativity.
  • Emphasize continuous environmental improvements.

When building, renovating, and developing ... MSC will:

  • Use appropriate energy resources and materials.
  • Incorporate the natural environment in land use decisions.
  • Reduce pollution and material waste.



Minimum Green Standards

  • Install recycling containers in every office.
  • Set up screen savers for all computers to reduce energy consumption when not in use.
  • Reduce paper margins by .5" for interoffice notes, memo, etc. whenever possible.
  • Add "Think Before You Print!" stickers to printers and computers.
  • Insert MSC Green logo on every e-mail requesting that recipients consider the environment before printing.
  • Opt out of junk mail.
  • Use stairs instead of elevator whenever possible.
  • Install low impact fluorescent light bulbs whenever possible and provide guidelines for proper disposal.
  • Purchase recycled paper products for office use whenever possible.
  • Utilize reusable materials instead of paper plates, cups, etc. Use MSC reusable tote bags.
  • Utilize teleconferencing to reduce unnecessary travel, where possible.
  • Establish a fixed temperature for the thermostat or install programmable thermostats wherever possible.
  • Recommended temperature is 68 Degrees F - 72 Degrees F.
  • Return used ink toner cartridges for recycling to local office supply store for credit or refund.
  • Recycle old/unused company cell phones.
  • Distribute old office furniture for employees' personal use or give to charity, e.g., Sofa Shuffle.
  • Install Energy Star appliance for all replacements whenever possible.
  • Unplug charger when not in use (radios, cell phones, etc.).
  • Use rechargeable batteries.
We are thrilled to announce that among the nearly one hundred and fifty companies that utilize Satisfacts, a third party surveying company, Management Services Corporation has been awarded 2011 National Resident Satisfaction Award for Superior Customer Service.
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