Sustainability

Washington’s Lottery has taken many steps to promote responsible use of resources. Our Sustainability Committee continually reviews practices and procedures for maximum economic and environmental efficiency. Following is a list of some of the Lottery’s current efforts toward sustainability.

• Recycle bins for each employee, plus extra receptacles in easily accessible areas throughout our buildings.
• Each regional office has a large container that collects out of date brochures, point of sale advertising, newspapers and any other office recyclable materials which are collected and sent to recycling centers.
• Our sales staff and agency vehicles are being replaced with hybrid models.
• The Lottery participates in Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power program, receiving approximately 20% of our office electricity from renewable sources.
• We recycle many of our materials:
  • Old vinyl banners are sent to companies who make purses, wallets, backpacks and other items.
  • Outdated plastic Point of Sale materials are sent to a recycling plant in Vancouver.
  • We recycle metal point of sale materials.
  • We re-use packing materials such as bubble wrap, boxes, and foam peanuts whenever possible. Leftover foam peanuts are taken to local mailing merchants for re-use.
• Approximately 10% of Lottery personnel participate in our commute incentive program throughout the year. The program provides benefits to employees who carpool, use public transit systems, walk, or bike to work instead of driving a single occupancy vehicle, reducing vehicle emissions.
• The Lottery headquarters office uses water-saving faucets.
• We dispose of fluorescent light bulbs and batteries responsibly.
• We encourage our staff to turn off the lights in offices and cubicles while away in meetings or out of the office.
• The Lottery’s Sustainability Committee distributes a weekly email to staff with “green” tips, facts, new policies and other information.

We encourage you to join us in taking simple steps toward sustainability!