Falling Colors

Happy Earth Day! At Falling Colors, we care about the environment and protecting the planet we call home. As a we have enshrined these values in our policies and procedures for operating our headquarters, general purchasing, and waste reduction/recycling. The largest negative environmental impacts come from companies and the ultra-wealthy that leave outsized environmental footprints like carbon emissions from factories or private jets. Mitigating the massive damage done by a relatively small group can seem like an impossible task, but as individuals we can “vote with our dollars.” Are we supporting businesses that consider and protect the environment? How can we tell if a company is “good” for the planet? Most companies will advertise the good they do on their website, so spend a few extra moments scrolling to check for eco-friendly labels or information. A great tool to find the best of the best when it comes to positive environmental impact is the B Lab’s “Best for the World - Environment” listings. Visit https://buff.ly/3z8ebea to see what businesses are leading the charge for Mother Earth.

It’s National Volunteer Week! Communities thrive when time and attention are given to the people and places that need it most. To support and encourage our employees to invest time into their local communities, we offer paid volunteer time in addition to regular paid time off. Employees can choose the causes and organizations that mean the most to them where they feel they can make an impact.

As a B Corp, conservation and sustainability are always top of mind as we supply our company with equipment. As a technology service company, we might upgrade more frequently than other industries which has the potential to lead to excess tech waste. As we decommissioned laptops, we found ourselves wanting to not only extend their life/usability, but also help our community in a meaningful way. We connected with One Simple Wish and over the past year have been able to donate a number of our decommissioned (and securely wiped) laptops to current and former foster kids, right here in New Mexico. We are proud of this contribution we’re able to make, but it illustrates a bigger point: by seeking to protect the environment, the choice we make to reduce, reuse, and recycle results in positive social and economic benefits to a vulnerable population in our community.