STERLING

Office Services Division

has gone

GREENIn an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and set the example within our industry,Sterling is launching a comprehensive environmental awareness campaign. We havetaken the following steps:

BiodieselAll of our trucks now use Biodiesel fuel. We average 48,000 gallons of diesel fuel peryear. By switching to Biodiesel we will drastically reduce the amount of hydrocarbonemitted into the air. This is the most significant step in reducing our carbon footprint.We are hoping to set an example that other trucking related businesses can follow.

Plastic crates VS cardboard boxesFor the last 15 years, Sterling Office Services has used plastic crates rather thancardboard boxes for our office and industrial relocations. We estimate during that timethat we have used 810,000 plastic crates rather than 1.2 million cardboard boxes. Thishas reduced our carbon footprint by 5.3 million lbs. and saved approximately 18,000trees.

Recycling Project WasteSterling Office Services has implemented a new “Green” policy where our job/projectrelated waste is now being disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

CardboardAll cardboard boxes and or packaging material waste is brought back to our warehouseand bundled. These bundles are then sent off to the cardboard recycling center.

PlasticOur plastic waste is primarily stretch-wrap used during the relocation process. All usedstretch-wrap is now returned to our warehouse where it is bundled and then sent to theplastic recycler.

MetalAll metal waste including, modular and free standing furniture as well as caging andracking, etc. which is not re-usable is brought to the metal yard to be recycled.

WoodAny wood items which are not to be re-used are brought to the recycling center where itis crushed into pulp to be used as recycled product.

FurnitureAll furniture that is in good enough condition to be re-used is donated to organizationssuch as “The Furniture Trust”. These groups will either donate this furniture to nonprofitorganizations or sell it and donate the proceeds.

Computer/Electronic EquipmentComputer/Electronic equipment is collected and palletized, then taken to an authorizedrecycler. All material is recycled or disposed of correctly. Certificates can be suppliedto any customer proving that all material has been handled appropriately.

Recycling in our officeAt our offices in Chelmsford, we continue our recycling effort. We have separatereceptacles for white paper, mixed paper and bottles and cans. We have also installedenergy efficient lighting in our warehouse. We anticipate a major reduction of kilowatthours.

CommitmentThese programs are only the first step in our commitment to beingenvironmentally responsible. We are dedicated to investigating any and allavenues to further reduce our carbon footprint. Our goal is to help our

customers become more Eco-compliant /Green.

STERLING

“Helping our environmentone move at a time!”