Environmental Policies and Practices

The MERITO Foundation incorporates sustainability into our core business operations through internal and external efforts by adopting the following policies and practices:

1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose

2. Purchase environmentally preferable products such as recycled paper, compostable utensils and non-toxic science supplies

3. Conserve energy, water and natural resources

4. Practice green business policies also when out in the field conducting field research or instructing students

5. Most of our staff drive Hybrid cars and often carpool to field experiences

6. Staff are allowed to telework up to 1/8 of monthly labor time