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Green Auto Repair Practices At Orinda Motors 1. Minimize the liquids used and discharged. Clean up spills immediately and use dry clean-up practices. 2. Cut out the use of absorbent (kitty litter, rice hulls, and dry sweep). Instead use a squeegee and dust pan or an oil mop. 3. Petroleum naphtha solvent sink has been replaced with an aqueous-based parts washer. 4. Use recycling containers for newspapers, cardboard, plastic, and glass. 5. Order motor oil, anti-freeze, and other fresh fluids in bulk, rather than in multiple, individual containers. 6. Eliminating the use of spray cans. Replace with brake cleaning sinks or refillable spray containers. 7. Replace T-12 bulbs and fixtures with T-8s whenever feasible to produce good lighting with lower energy use. 8. Turn off lights in rooms that are not in constant use throughout the work day. 9. Eliminate unnecessary car washing. For exterior cleaning use only water recycle sump system. 10. Check water bill monthly to look for and investigate spikes in use that may indicate a leak in the plumbing. 11. Use washable coffee cups and use cloth towel for drying hands.
Green Business Certified!
As a long standing Contra Costa Green Business Orinda Motors believes in operating with green business ideals and environmental conservation practices. We embrace alternate energy vehicles. We are hybrid trained and experienced. We are partnered with others to educate the public on green businesses available in the Bay Area.
Mission of the Green Business Program
To strengthen and sustain the quality of the environment in Contra Costa County through a collaborative partnership of public and private organizations that encourages, enables and recognizes businesses taking action to prevent pollution and conserve resources.
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