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To receive Innovator status, businesses must implement sustainability practices among other high impact measures, for example: certified fair wages for employees. By ensuring that their team is well-compensated, Catalpa Street Garage creates a positive work environment that fosters quality service. The business has ditched single-use plastic bottles and installed a water dispenser for customers and employees to use. Catalpa Street Garage is even going the extra mile and mitigating the emissions associated with its employees' commutes by purchasing carbon offsets

Testimonial from Vic Leon, owner and operator: "One of the reasons I decided to certify my auto repair shop as a Green Business is the thought many people have about repair shops being dirty. I wanted to change the thought and image of this stereotype. I created a shop that is not only visually clean, but we also do our part in recycling, replacing equipment with energy-efficient ones, and keeping waste low. Most repair shops generate a huge amount of waste, and I think, 'If we would all follow the proper steps in recycling...we could make a huge impact in the community.' These steps are just the beginning; we aim to add solar and provide electric vehicle charging to our customers, leaving a positive mark in our community."