Green Initiative - Audio Video Systems, Inc.

GREEN INITIATIVE

The future of our planet depends upon the availability of resources and the methods in which we utilize them. At AVS, we strongly believe in managing our resources and implementing more efficient practices, wherever applicable. AVS Green Initiative

Sustainability practices have been around for a while. Although it is a newer concept in the AV world, the momentum of “being green” is growing. ‘Green AV’ is fast becoming a standard term throughout the industry. While many are still learning, AVS has the experience to be at the forefront of this movement.

We recently implemented an energy-saving AV and control system for the greenest of green customers … the U.S. Green Building Council. Subsequent to that project, AVS decided to look at its internal and external processes to see what we could do to be more “green” and to use sustainable business practices. As a result, AVS has established an employee task force that is dedicated to making AVS a greener company internally. We are still learning but strive to build more “green conscious” systems by offering our customers services and products that will help them practice sustainability, as well as save energy and money. From suggesting the use of ENERGY STAR® compliant products in our system designs to working with companies practicing sustainability - AVS is committed to doing what we can to play our part.

Please join us in our effort to go green as we continue to strive for a more efficient business and lifestyle. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

"Being Green" Blog

Since October, AVS has been blogging about our sustainability efforts. Find out what we did and how:
Read the "Being Green" Blog

Green AV Resources

InfoComm's Sustainable AV Movement

InfoComm has resources so you can learn about how AV is being looked at as a sustainable part of green buildings and LEED certifications. the following are a few resources from InfoComm about Green AV:

Integrated Green AV Systems Paper (PDF)
Sextant Group Paper on Green AV & Acoustics (PDF)
Green AV Presentation from Waveguide Consulting (PDF)
Green AV Article from ARCHI-TECH (PDF)
Green AV Wavelengths Podcast
Green Streaming – How Rich Media Can Help You Achieve Your Sustainability Goals (Webinar)

TANDBERG: See Green

Tandberg's Green Initiative & Web site - helps companies to reduce their carbon footprint go green without raising costs or sacrificing productivity.
www.seegreennow.com

Go Green with Crestron

Crestron is dedicated to the "green" initiative, providing the most energy efficient and environmentally safe systems on the planet.
http://www.crestron.com/solutions/go_green/default.asp

Christie

PROJECTING A GREENER FUTURE - Christie has developed a program and policy to become an environmentally conscious organization.
http://www.christiedigital.com/AMEN/Corporate/Environment/EnvironmentalPolicy.htm

PRO AV Magazine's 2009 Green Issue

A whole issue dedicated to all the latest things happening in Green AV
Read it here

MORE GREEN RESOURCES

ENERGY STAR®

ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Here are some helpful resources:

Main Web Site: www.energystar.gov
Audio/Video Specification - Read them here
For Small Businesses - Read About It Here
Green Buildings - Read About It Here

Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Learn about all the things companies are doing to "say" they are Green, even if they are not. Learn how not to be a 'green washer'.
www.sinsofgreenwashing.org

Yahoo! Green

Tips and stories about 'Living Green'
http://green.yahoo.com/Technology

Corporate Profile

Read an overview of AVS' background, systems, products and more.
Read more.

Case Studies

Executive Conference Room See AVS' installation of an Executive VTC system for the Dept. of Interior.
Read Full Executive Conference Room Floor Case Study.

Corporate Conference Room See AVS' installation of several conference rooms and a energy saving control system for the U.S. Green Building Council.

Read Full Conference Room Case Study.

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