Mesa Public Schools' In-plant Focuses on Sustainability and Productivity

By Dawn Greenlaw-Scully

"We have to pick our battles," he notes. "Right now, chain-of-custody is just too expensive an undertaking, considering today's economy and the budget challenges the district is facing."

Conscious Partnering

"Even though we may not have all the certifications, we engage in conscious partnering," King continues. When the shop contracted with a linen-services company, King made sure that the vendor was on the same page regarding environmental responsibility.