OKLAHOMA’S NCED EARNS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
The National Center for Employee Development in Norman, OK.
The Postal Service’s National Center for Employee Development (NCED) in Norman, OK, has earned the highest sustainable travel certification offered by “Encouraging Conservation in Oklahoma” — the state’s sustainable program for the travel business.
According to Robin Ware, manager, Employee Development, the facility began implementing green programs in its conference and housing facility about seven years ago. Elements of the program include use of environmentally friendly laundry and cleaning products, the purchase of recycled office supplies and non-toxic paints, and the conversion of the chlorine pool and spas to saltwater facilities. In addition, NCED plants herb gardens every year and donates food scraps to an area zoo.
During a renovation in 2009, NCED recycled more than 64 tons of wall vinyl and carpet. Two years ago, the facility reduced gas consumption by more than 18 percent and began using glass water containers — a switch that eliminated the use of 80,000 plastic bottles each year.
Daniel Carriglio, Supply Management’s Western Services Category Management Center manager, is responsible for managing the NCED supplier relationship. “The NCED team exemplifies supplier and Postal Service collaboration to create a better, more sustainable environment,” he said.
