Four of Recollective's founding partners
Back:  Brenda, Eesmyal
Front:  Sylvia, Esteban

Coexistence on this planet requires a respectful attitude towards the diversity of all living things. We are a dedicated team of green building professionals committed to delivering exceptional service, possessing a drive to achieve positive change in communities. Our actions in business reflect the values we intend to instill in our projects and transmit to our clients. With a passion for innovation and openness, we walk the talk and seek to radiate our values through our creative efforts.

This includes our continuous effort at being sustainable in our own operations by:

• Volunteering over 200 hours of paid staff and partner time in 2007 to non profit and community organizations
• Locating in an office near transit and providing a transit allowance for staff
• Offsetting our operational and travel carbon  to become a “net zero” emissions company
• Eliminating the use of products derived from virgin wood through paperless faxes, paper re-use, double sided printing, only printing when necessary, and purchasing FSC* certified 100% recycled paper
• Choosing a 100% natural day-lit office space with green housekeeping practices and products
• Recycling beyond the basics of paper, plastics, glass, metal and cardboard, to include batteries, electronics and organic waste
• Reducing water consumption by over 40%
• Purchasing office furniture that is either Cradle to Cradle certified or 100% "resource reuse"**
  
  * The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifies sustainably harvested forests and products.
  ** Resource reuse refers to salvaged materials.