Foodware: Cultivating New Habits
There are many environmental issues that people can avoid–they can drive an electric car to avoid fossil fuels on their commute, or electrify their homes to move away from natural gas. However, avoiding food and its associated complexities is more difficult. Our lives are centered around our eating habits, and…
CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
California Small Businesses: There is a new grant opportunity in town! Grants from $5,000 to $25,000 will be available to eligible small businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 starting in September 2021. Review the materials now and draft your application to be one of the first new institutions/businesses to apply….
Pledge to Reduce: Plastic Free July!
Katy Perry knows that sometimes we all may feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind. Whether or not that simile is relatable to you, we can all agree that no one wants to see that plastic bag floating down the freeway. The United States generates the most plastic…
Let’s Grow Better
Let’s Grow Better By Jo Fleming, Executive Director, California Green Business Network and YaVette Holts, Founder and CEO of Bay Area Organization of Black Owned Businesses (BAOBOB) We offer free services to businesses that give them an advantage, provides funding and resources, and promotion. Any business in California can…
An Unprecedented Year in Review
An Unprecedented Year in Review The past year brought with it an onslaught of challenges for businesses and individuals alike. As we emerge from 2020, we want to look back on what we were still able to achieve together. Above are the metrics for our Network’s collective environmental impact in…
Be Energy Efficient in 2021!
Be Energy Efficient in 2021! As we enter the new year and the colder months, it is the perfect time to start implementing sustainability resolutions. Ensure that your homes and businesses are operating as efficiently as possible–for the sake of the planet AND your utility bills! Here are a few…
‘Tis the Season for Sustainable Gift Giving!
‘Tis the Season for Sustainable Gift Giving! The holiday season is in full force all around us. As you and your family prepare for a jolly (albeit nuanced and socially distanced!) holiday, don’t forget to add an eco-friendly touch when gifting. Here are some green tips to keep in…
How to Make Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
After an unprecedentedly challenging year, we are charging into 2021 with resilience. When honoring the tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions, we can incorporate our commitment to the environment. Read on for some inspiration for January 1st. This year make resolutions that challenge you while benefiting yourself and the planet. Lessen…
California Green Business Network Becomes 1% for the Planet Partner
The California Green Business Network is proud to join 1% for the Planet’s roster of non-profits working for environmental good. CAGBN leads the state and nation in working with small to medium-sized businesses to grow a vibrant and healthy green economy. Led by a coalition of cities and counties, Green…
Ten Ways to Celebrate Earth Day from Home
Updated April 2021 It’s April, and Earth Month! This year is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. Due to the global Coronavirus/COVID-19 challenge, there will likely be fewer in-person events, but that doesn’t mean all is lost. Many of the events will be postponed, not canceled, and all of us…