Environmental Concerns

The impact on our environment, our ‘carbon footprint’, is a necessary concern. Companion Pet Hospital has tried to do it’s part to limit it’s impact during construction, and will continue to work to keep that impact small during operation.

Sustainable Construction

Green Roof - Numerous benefits can result from the adoption of green roof technologies. Besides the obvious aesthetic and psychological benefits of being surrounded by garden-like settings, common ecological and economic benefits include the recovery of green space, moderation of the urban heat island effect, improved storm water management, water and air purification, and a reduction in energy consumption. The mitigation of storm water runoff is considered by many to be the primary benefit because of the prevalence of impervious surfaces in urban areas. The rapid runoff from roof surfaces can result in flooding, increased erosion, and may result in raw sewage that is discharged directly into our rivers. The larger amount of runoff also results in a greater quantity of water that must be treated before it is potable. A major benefit of green roofs is their ability to absorb storm water and release it slowly over a period of several hours. Green roof systems have been shown to retain 60-100% of the storm water they receive. In addition, green roofs have a longer life-span than standard roofs because they are protected from ultraviolet radiation and the extreme fluctuations in temperature that cause roof membranes to deteriorate.

Living wall - Living walls or plant walls are vertical arrangements of plants that naturally remove toxins and unhealthy contaminants from the air that we breathe. Our two story plant wall will not only improve the air quality at CPH, but will also bring a slice of nature into our indoor urban environment.

Rubber floors made from recycled tire - aside from obvious benefits of using recycled material, it provides a more comfortable, and joint-friendly, working environment for employees.

Low/No VOC paints - indoor air quality is one of the top 5 leading health risks according to the EPA; exposure to VOC's in paint can trigger asthma attacks, eye irritation and respiratory problems, nausea and dizziness among other symptoms. Prolonged exposure has been linked to kidney and liver disease and even cancer.

Recycled/Reused/Reclaimed construction materials - reclaimed steel beams, reclaimed and recycled wood and wood beams, recycled sheetrock/drywall, recycled concrete

‘Green’ Operation

• Paperless medical records - reduces the need for paper and it’s subsequent paper waste
• Dyson hand dryers - up to 80% less electricity, reduces costs and waste: When compared to paper towels, the Airblade hand dryer offers operating cost savings of nearly 98%.
• Re-usable towels for cleaning - reduces paper waste
• We recycle all paper, plastic and glass.
• Zoned HVAC - increases energy efficiency and lowers energy usage