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Marin Green Business Program
About the Program
Who We Are. The Green Business
Program is a voluntary partnership among business leaders, government agencies and
nonprofit organizations. We recognize and promote businesses that...
- Demonstrate continuous compliance with applicable environmental regulations
- Conserve energy, water, and other materials
- Implement sound environmental practices that prevent pollution and waste generation
- Share environmentally responsible practices with other businesses in our community
The Marin County Green Business Program is
part of the Bay
Area Green Business Program. Developed by Bay Area public agencies in collaboration
with US EPA, Cal EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control and the business
community, the Program is currently offered in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin,
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Sonoma counties. Now in its ninth year, the Program
expects to certify its 600th business in 2005.
What will the Green Business Program provide
for your business:
- Streamlined Environmental Assistance
- Improved Operations through Innovations
- Money Saving Opportunities
Green Business promotions work!
Current and new customers will see your business in an earth-friendly, positive light.
The Green Business Program will promote your
Environmental Responsibility, Good Business Practices
and Community Concern.
By successfully participating in the Green Business Program,
your business will receive:
- Recognition certificate
- Green Business window decal
- Promotional items for customers
- Camera ready art work
- Ongoing promotions through local advertising and public events
Board of Supervisors - Green Business Recognition
Ceremony, April 2005- Press
Release
View the Marin Green Business Flowchart
Exciting New Money
Saving Opportunity!
Did you know you could received funding for saving money and energy? Public
benefits funding is available through a state sponsored energy efficiency program.
The Marin County Green Business Program has partnered with an organization to
match businesses with these available funds for energy efficiency retrofits.
Please contact Dana Armanino, Green Business Coordinator, at 415-499-3292 or
darmanino@co.marin.ca.us
for more information on this program and to learn how to schedule a no-obligation
free energy survey of your facility.
Recycle Your Cell
Phones, Cartridges, PDAs and Laptops AND Help a Local Charity!
Casa Allegra Community Services is collecting businesses' and residents' unwanted
cell phones, used ink and laser cartridges, PDAs and laptops. It's a WIN-WIN
situation - you unload your garbage and help the environment. And Casa Allegra
receives much needed cash from your discards andoffer employment opportunities
for their clients who have developmental disabilities. Drop off your cell phones
& printer cartridges and toners any of the following locations. There is
no cost involved in participating, as free collection boxes and free pick up
or shipping is available.
- The Mall at Northgate, Guest Services Kiosk - Cell phones may also
be dropped off at Radio Shack, Cellular World or One Touch Wireless store
locations within The Mall at Northgate. Shoppers donating cell phones will
also receive a special discount offer.
- Golden State Lumber - 1100 Anderson Drive, San Rafael
- Silver Screen Video - 898 Redhill Shopping Center, San Anselmo
- AuctionDrop - Montecito Plaza, San Rafael
- Mill Valley City Hall
- Casa Allegra Community Services - 4340 Redwood Hwy, Suite 121, San
Rafael
Or, email Casa Allegra at cacs@aol.com
and they'll contact you to make collection arrangements.And for more details,
visit www.casaallegra.org
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