Businesses seeking to establish themselves as sustainable operations share a common characteristic. They seek to engage in projects designed to reduce their environmental footprint while increasing their sustainability footprint. These projects also bring a strong return on the investment to the facility, not only in terms of dollars, but also with employee morale. Two of the more common projects undertaken focus on recycling and energy efficiency. Generally, these areas are considered low-hanging fruit — projects that can be implemented in a relatively short period of time, and provide immediate …