VM's Employee Actions:

Below is a list of actions that Vertical Media employee's are taking to become more sustainable. If you want to chat about how they are going about any of these items below, feel free to contact us!

1. Reuse, Reduce, And Recycle. We do the majority of our work electronically and recycle all the products we can.

2. Working from Home. By working from home we are cutting down on commuting time thus reducing our carbon footprint.

3. Going Paperless. We try to encourage our clients to use our paperless billing and communication system. By cutting back on the paper trail we are cutting back on waste.

4. Reducing Paper Waste: We have decided to remove our name from outside solicitations, magazines and advertisements. To do this you can contact Direct Marketing Association Mail Preference Services.

5. Catch and Release Fishing. This is a practice upheld by the avid fishermen at Vertical Media.

6. Avalanche Awareness. Safety is the main priority when in the backcountry but we are also aware of the mark we make when we are out there.

7. Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Some of our employees are giving back to the local community in amazing ways. This just happens to be one of them.

8. Organic Farming. By growing organically we are reducing the toxins that are put into the earth. The more natural the better it is for everyone else.

9. Alternative Fuel Use. Fuel is a limited resource as we all know. Alternative fuel is just one more way we can work towards reducing our carbon footprint.

10. Pack it in-Pack it out. Our small but adventurous staff leaves no trace behind. We want to preserve the land for as long as possible.

11. Going Biodegradable: Our office is stocked with biodegradable corn based plates, silverware and cups only to be used these when reusable containers and utensils are unavailable.

VM's Client Actions:

Vertical Media has asked our clients to share their success stories of running a sustainable business.

Alpine Hose Inn and Spa in Jackson Hole was the 1st lodging property in the area to buy wind credit. http://www.alpinehouse.com

Fish Creek House offers their guest organically grown onsite vegetables. They only use 100% Biodegradable Cleaning Products. Living in Big Sky Country, their philosophy is to try and keep it beautiful and sustainable.
http://www.fishcreekhouse.com

My Mountain Home took part in the sustainability training program offered by the Yellowstone Business Partners. http://mountain-home.com

My Montana Rentals believes strongly in reusing, reducing and recycling. http://www.mymontanarentals.com

Madison Arm Resort is spearheading an effort in West Yellowstone to improve our greening efforts both businesses and town government. http://www.madisonarmresort.com

Our Montana House is trying to be part of the solution instead of the problem by recycling everything they can as only using energy efficient light bulbs. http://ourmontanahouse.com

Grand Teton Lodge Company is doing everything they can to preserve the natural wonders and resources of Grand Teton National Park. The extend this policy into all aspects of operation including using renewable energy, eliminating waste, protecting wildlife habitat and environmental education.  http://www.gtlc.com/environmental.aspx

Teton Valley Cabins, a vacation rental property, is making a conscious effort to run a more sustainable business. Their efforts include:

1. Recommending their online reservation system to cut back on paper waste.
2. Recycle as much as possible.
3. Using only the halogen energy efficient lights.
4. Purchasing new energy efficient appliances.
5. Recycling used/torn towels as rags.
http://www.tetonvalleycabins.com

These are just a few of what our over 1000 clients are doing to help support the green efforts in their areas. They are making huge strides in making lodging, real estate, transportation, recreational activities, retail businesses, dining and entertainment more sustainable. We sure appreciate all that they do. Make sure you thank them too.