The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects-Commercial and Residential Architects in California

Green Business Methods

At The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects we are striving to be a green business and use earth-friendly methods and materials. We have taken the following steps over the years to fulfill this commitment:

Consumable paper products purchased for our office have been recycled with as high as possible post-consumer content (printer paper, copier paper, paper towels and facial tissue and toilet tissue).
Converted our printing processes to use 1/2 size plotting and duplex plotting and printing whenever possible.
In-house check prints are printed on scratch paper (paper that has been used before, but printed only on one side). We re-use scratch paper for our fax machine.
Ladder block exterior wall intersections. This not only diminishes the amount of lumber that is used, but also increases the space for more insulation.
Installed an outdoor paper-recycling container for the businesses on our block and we recycle ALL used paper, boxes, and shredded material.
Where possible we are converting paper files to online files.
Instituted a computer component-recycling program.
Operate as much as possible without indoor lighting (using natural light).
Installed high-quality solar shades on windows to reduce heat exchange in summer.
Instituted a company household battery recycling program for employees and their families.
Keep dishware on hand for employees to avoid plastic, polystyrene or disposable container waste. We have almost no solid waste garbage.
We use earth-friendly cleaning products.
Our latest effort is research into our carbon footprint and carbon-offsets so that we can become a carbon-neutral business.