SUSTAINABILITY

Cypress Waters is a Billingsley Company property.

Billingsley Company is no stranger to sustainable building practices. We make every effort to create communities as green as possible by building to Dallas green code, working towards Energy Star® efficiencies and providing a variety of recycling programs to our tenants and residents.

While we recognize the obvious competitive advantages of green building practices such as lower construction and operating costs, long term value increases, and fostering healthy environments, green building also encompasses our company’s philosophy.

• Cypress Waters has a purple pipe irrigation system. Rainwater is collected from downspouts on all of our bulidings and garages and fed back into the lake, and that water from the lake is then used to irrigate all of the greenspace and landscaping at Cypress Waters.

• All office buildings at Cypress Waters are on 10-year 100% renewable energy contracts.

• EV car charging stations at 7 different locations throughout the community.

Sustainability is about maintaining a worldwide and civic responsibility to the earth ensuring its health for future generations. At each of our properties, we are committed to creating communities that will improve with time. Below is an example of what our recycling programs yield in a typical year.

oUR SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM INCLUDES

WE CAN HELP YOU RECYCLE

Battery & Electronic Waste Recycling

• Recycle old electronics at Cypress Waters at any time. Bins are located in your building stairwells.

• Need to recycle larger appliances (refrigerator, microwave) or office machines (copiers, faxes, etc)? Email us to help you set up an appointment.

Shredding Events

• Cypress Waters hosts regular shredding events. Join our email list to stay informed on upcoming events.

Specialty Recycling

• Need to recycle shopping bags, paint, oil, light bulbs, hazardous waste or other household items?

GREEN LIVING TIPS

Living a more sustainable lifestyle is easier than you may think. Here are some tips:

Limit Use of Single Use Plastics

• Bring your favorite coffee mug or water bottle for refills at work - it can save up to 26 pounds of waste per person each year.

• By carrying a reusable spork, reusing your plastic cutlery or going for a compostable alternative, you could personally save 466 items of unnecessary plastic every year. It’s thought that we use plastic cutlery for just 3 minutes before throwing it away!

• Shop with reusable grocery bags. More than 18,000 retail locations across the country have collection bins for recycling plastic bags, like Target, Walmart & Tom Thumb. Bins are typically located close to the main entrance. Click here to find a drop off location near you.

Electricity Conservation

• We use 100% renewable energy at Cypress Waters, but you can help conserve electricity by turning off lights & computers at the end of the day.

• Unplug unused devices or plug several into a power strip you can easily turn off when not in use.

• At home, get a programmable thermostat and lower by 10 to 15 degrees for 8 hours per day - it will help you see an energy usage reduction of 5 to 15 percent per year on your bill.

• Replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs - they use less energy and last years longer!