It Makes Good Business Sense!
A Green Business...
• Improves employee morale & the health of the workplace
• Holds a marketing edge over the competition
• Strengthens its bottom line through operating efficiencies
• Is recognized as an environmental leader

Get recognized for being Green -
Sign up to become a Green Business today!
The Green Business Program recognizes businesses that:
• Comply with all environmental regulations
• Take steps to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution, such as using more efficient lighting, purchasing in bulk, watering landscapes efficiently, recycling cardboard, using less toxic products, etc.

Green Businesses receive recognition through:
• The Green Business Program website: http://www.montereybaygreenbusiness.org/
• City and agency newsletters
• Press coverage, promotional events and special recognition
• Window decals, certificates and promotional materials for your business
• Green Business logo to use in your advertising

The Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program Awards Ceremony 2006

“It was easy to become a Green Business and integrate water conservation, recycling and more into our business practices. The program matches our values and so we felt it was the right thing to do.” —Steve Wilson,
Chef & Partner of Café Cruz

"The favorite part (besides the staff) of the Green Business Program has been learning the different ways to conserve and be GREEN which are easy to implement both at work and at home." —Henry and Lisa Carter of Water Star Motors in Santa Cruz

Join your colleagues! Become a Green Business today!
We now certify vehicle service repair facilities, food service facilities, restaurants, general office/retail stores, plumbers, contractors/remodellers, janitorial companies, hotels/hospitatlity and printers.

Click here for How to Become a Certified Green Business

Green Business Checklists
Green Business Checklist for Auto Shops
Green Business Checklist for Janitorial
Green Business Checklist for Office/Retail
Green Business Checklist for Plumbers
Green Business Checklist for Printers
Green Business Checklist for Restaurants



Click here to Contact a Coordinator in your County


Who are the Certified Green Businesses in the Monterey Bay Area?

Click here to find the Green Businesses in Monterey County
• Monterey County is now certifying Auto Repair businesses.

Click here to find the Green Businesses in Santa Cruz County!
• Santa Cruz County is now certifying Restaurants and Auto Repair businesses.

Click here to Hear what Green Businesses are saying about the Program