Going Green Can Help Your Business “Green” is a term we often hear, but there are differing views regarding this subject matter. “Going green” does not mean you are a “green fanatic.” Occasionally you may even hear references to the various “shades of green.” Slightly environmental, conservation-minded persons would be considered light green, while strict conservationists are dark green. The world’s natural resources are precious...

GSS is experienced in Smart Growth urban planning initiatives and can assist our clients by incorporating green and sustainable building practices for urban, suburban and rural communities with housing and transportation choices near jobs, shops and schools. GSS Smart Growth approach supports local economies and protects the environment.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) SWPPP Inspections Best Management Practices (BMP) Erosion and Sediment Control Low Impact Development (LID) Pollutants carried off by rain water run off can cause serious impact to fresh water. GSS staff have the following credentials: Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ), Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE)...

In a traditional liquid water treatment program: Chemicals are packaged in 55 gallon drums You must consider: Splash and spill concerns Drum disposal and handling concerns With the solids water treatment program: Chemicals are packaged as solid concentrates in one-gallon recyclable plastic bottles Solid concentrates are dissolved as needed into a small plastic reservoir (reducing splash and spill concerns versus liquids) Drum disposal concerns...

Our certifications include: • Texas Department of Transportation (DBE) • Maryland Department of Transportation (DBE) (MBE) (SBE) • North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (DBE) (WBE) (SBE) • South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (WBE) • City of Austin (WBE) (DBE) (SBE) • Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Texas (SBE) (DBE) • State of Pennsylvania (WBE) • State of Tennessee (WBE) (DBE) (SBE) • State of Texas...

Charlotte Smith was awarded the “Green Classroom Professional” certificate from The Center for Green Schools. This certificate proves that Ms. Smith “possesses knowledge and understanding of green classroom practices and principles needed to advocate for healthier, more environmentally responsible places to work and teach.”