Green Business - Becoming Green


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: Promote your Green Business, here's how! • 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's Easy!
		“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! The Green Business Program can now certify several different business sectors. See below for your specific checklist. If your business does not fit into one of these categories, contact your local Green Business Program Coordinator. They may be in the process of developing a checklist or can help you understand which sector would be applicable. Every business must meet the Minimum Measures Office/ Retail Checklist. In addition, there are supplemental criteria, depending on what type of business sector your shop fits into. Below is a checklist specific to your business sector. Green Business Checklists Green Business Checklist for Vehicle Service Facilities Green Business Checklist for Garment Cleaning Green Business Checklist for Hotel/ Hospitality Green Business Checklist for Janitorial Green Business Checklist for Medical Facilities Green Business Checklist for Restaurants Green Business Checklist for Salons Green Business Checklist for Schools Green Business Checklist for Property Management Green Business Supplemental Checklist for Auto Body Green Business Supplemental Checklist for Plumbers Green Business Supplemental Checklist for Painters Green Business Supplemental Checklist for Printers Green Business Supplemental Checklist for Contractors/ Remodellers Green Business Supplemental Checklist for Landscapers Green Business Supplemental Checklist for Laundromats Green Business Supplemental Checklist for Wineries Green House Gas Emission Checklists Green House Gas Calculator WorkBook (.xls) Commute Survey (.doc) If you have any questions or would like to participate with the Green Business Program, click here to Contact a Coordinator in your County or City Click here for How to Become a Certified Green Business Who are the Certified Green Businesses in the Monterey Bay Area? Click here to find the Green Businesses in Monterey County Click here to find the Green Businesses in Santa Cruz County Click here to find the Green Businesses in San Benito County Click here to Hear what Green Businesses are saying about the Program