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commitment statement (Full BLF Commitment Statement) |
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Backyard Living - Florida makes a public commitment to all vendors, employees, associates and the Jacksonville community in general: |
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- We continually strive to improve the environmental quality of home improvement products.
- We continually strive to engage our local community by promoting the benefits of sustainable business practices.
- Example company asset improvement and resource protection program.
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purchasing policy (Full BLF Purchasing Statement) |
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Backyard Living - Florida reviews the procurement practices of all vendors and material suppliers for consistency with environmental and safety certifications. |
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quality control practices (Sustainable References) |
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From time-to-time Backyard Living - Florida reviews the warranties and testing applications of all vendors and material suppliers for consistency with published product literature. To aid with these reviews we use (by example) the following services: |
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- JEA Energy Audits
- SJWM Review
- TECHBlue Product Review (waterfront)
- Florida Green Building Program
- EPA Programs
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management practices |
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As a management guide for our business practices, Backyard Living -Florida references the following: |
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United States EPA - Energy Star programs |
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ISO 9000 and 14001 Guidelines |
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Trade & Industry Best Management Practices |
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community action |
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Backyard Living - Florida partners and forms non-profit alliances with Jacksonville area neighbors. We focus on organizations which work to improve our waterways and natural resources. By example our waterfront exhibitors participate in: |
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- Sponsor a Charity-of-the-Month Program
- Sponsor Marina Day KIDS
- Pro bono professional work for the TECHBlue Center
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