ORA Studios, carbon balanced by TerraPass

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Carbon projects

Blue Badge Partner

ORA Studios has reduced between 200 and 1,000 metric tons of carbon emissions in the current year.

Carbon dioxide emissions, the principal cause of global warming, are an inevitable consequence of energy use. Every time an individual or organization uses electricity for lighting, fuel for transport, etc., additional carbon emissions are released into the atmosphere.

ORA Studios has partnered with TerraPass to sponsor clean energy and carbon reduction projects that result in a verified, measurable reduction in carbon emissions.

ORA Studios emissions reductions

2011: 112 metric tons of CO2 reduced

2010: 225 metric tons of CO2 reduced

2009: 78 metric tons of CO2 reduced

2008: 78 metric tons of CO2 reduced

About ORA Studios

ORA Dental Studio (www.oradentalstudio.com) and Oral Surgery & Implant Studio (www.orasurgery.com) are industry leaders in the delivery of Green Healthcare. We pride ourselves with being the first and only green group dental practice and oral surgery practice in the country to not only construct our facilities from the ground up as sustainable, green projects, but to also comprehensively practice green healthcare. Our offices reflect a sincere commitment to the well-being of patients, staff, and the environment. Through diligent planning we have designed high performance green facilities that are healthy, productive places to work; less costly to operate and maintain; and reduce our environmental footprint.

We are proud members of the Eco Dentistry Association, World Health Organization, Health Care Without Harm, and the United States Green Building Council and the construction of our facility strictly followed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. We are also committed official Endorsers of the GGHC (Green Guide for Health Care) as well as Energy Star Partners with the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).

In addition, our practice strongly believes in offsetting our residual carbon footprint by annually contributing to reforestation campaigns, energy efficiency programs, and renewable natural energy sources. Visit (www.orasurgery.com/eco-friendly) to learn more.

At ORA Dental Studio and Oral Surgery & Implant Studio we have taken extra steps to re-think every aspect of our business and procedures to ensure that we are a part of the solution, and a leader in the transformation of the dental industry. We are helping set the standard for the ?next generation? of dental practices in a number of key areas:

Site Selection
Construction
Interior design
Improved air quality
Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency

Waste reduction
Noise Reduction
Elimination of Toxins
Patient Amenities
Green Technology
Green Administration

For more information about how we are re-defining the dental experience please visit us online.

http://www.orasurgery.com/

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ORA Studios has balanced emissions from these sources:

Site offset

Energy use in buildings, including electricity, natural gas, propane, and heating oil.

About the TerraPass Badge Program

Organizations that purchase carbon offsets through TerraPass are eligible to become a TerraPass Badge Partner. Badges come in three levels, indicating the amount of carbon emissions reduced.

A White Badge signifies a reduction of up to 200 metric tons of carbon emissions. A Blue Badge indicates a reduction of between 200 and 1,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. A Green Badge indicates a reduction of over 1,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.

Badge Level is determined by the amount of carbon reductions sponsored within the past 365 days. Reductions that took place more than 365 days ago do not count toward Badge eligibility.

TerraPass provides tools and consultations to help partners estimate their carbon footprint, but TerraPass does not certify the results of these calculations. All energy use figures are self-reported by Badge Partners, and partners are not required to balance 100% of their emissions to be eligible for the TerraPass Badge program.