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Customer intake is completed on an IPAD and saved on cloud storage saving hundreds of reams of <br />paper a year. When documents are printed, recycled paper is used and policy is to print on both <br />sides. <br />In the restrooms, low flow toilets and low flow faucets with automatic functions are in use to save <br />water. An Alpine electric hand dryer and Xlerator electric hand dryer are in use to save paper waste. <br />Environmentally sound cleaning products are used for the restroom and throughout buildings. <br />Preference is given to purchasing fair trade or green products. <br />In employee break room's recycling bins for paper and cans are in place with signage to direct the <br />correct disposal of products. Employees are encouraged to use Sparkletts water to refill water <br />containers over bottled water. Employee break rooms are also outfitted with energy -saving <br />refrigerators and microwaves. <br />In the showroom, customers are incentivized to return certain brands containers and cartridges in <br />exchange for a discount on future purchases. Previous to 2018 customer bags were made of recycled <br />paper. Currently, child -proof mylar exit bags are mandated and customers are incentivized to reuse <br />exit bags on return trips, Both Santa Ana locations give preference to local vendors and cannabis <br />companies including jetty, Canna Nano CBD, and Vet CBD. <br />Additional business sites will incorporate all above -mentioned practices. Additionally, consideration <br />will be taken in the future to use green building materials in construction and install the most energy <br />efficient fixtures and appliances. Carpool programs, Hybrid parking spots, and bike racks will also be <br />installed to encourage green and alternative modes of transportation for employees and customers. <br />Ms. Khong has developed policies and procedures that benefit her employees, the community, and <br />the planet. All locations that she manages have been involved in charitable giving, treat their <br />employees well and encouraged them to volunteer in local non -profits. <br />As part of their business model employees are incentivized for carpooling or taking local transit to <br />work. Employees are also encouraged to volunteer at local non -profits and provide acts of service to <br />the community. <br />Employees enjoy a positive work culture and opportunities to advance their careers are available. <br />fvlanagers support the efforts of employees who are enrolled in higher educationand make <br />considerations when determining schedule. Full-time employees are offered medical benefits which <br />include paying 25% of their monthly premiums. All employees are also given a discount on medical <br />products in the store. <br />Ms. Khong is proud of the diversity of her staff as well. Staff members represent diversity, <br />underrepresented groups and reflect the cultural makeup of the community. At least seven <br />employees between the two locations are fluent Spanish speakers, so that the locations she manages <br />are able to better serve the community. <br />C. CgMN1UP[[TY BGNEPI'C ANDZQR YOUTH PLO GRAMS IN SANTA ANA <br />Charitable Giving to Youth Programs <br />Ms. Khong has made a conscious effort to benefit the Santa Ana community and has diversified their <br />charitable giving to various youth programs. Throughout the years, Ms. Khong has spearheaded <br />charitable giving by the locations she manages to benefits childrens groups, family resource centers, <br />and hospitals. <br />Boys and Girls Club - Santa Ana Chapter. Ms. Khong directed the donation of $760 to the Santa Ana <br />chapter of the Boys and Girls Club to fund daily programming. The Boys and Girls Club believes that <br />