Join the Green Business Community!
The California Green Business Network leads the state and nation in working with small to medium sized businesses to create a vibrant green economy. Led by a coalition of cities and counties, we contribute by helping to make our communities healthier and more livable while also conserving resources and saving money.
Become a Green Business in 4 Easy Steps
Get Started
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First thing’s first: Register to tell us a little bit about your business.
Fill Out Application
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There is no obligation to finish this step all at once. You can save and continue at any time.
Evaluation
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As we review your application and do onsite assessments, view your status to see where you are in the process.
Complete & Finish
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When you become a Green Business, fill out your Company Profile so customers can find you.
Green Business Areas of Focus
Green Businesses implement practices that lead to cost savings in energy, water, and garbage bills and we provide the free technical assistance to help businesses make lasting changes.
Reduced Water Use
Low flow toilets and auto-off faucets
Conserve water and cut costs with our technical assistance. We’ll help you retrofitting your toilets to high-efficiency models, replacing existing faucets and showerheads to high-efficiency fixtures, installing low flow or waterless urinals. We’ll connect you with resources, rebates, incentives, or low-cost options to reduce your water usage and other cost savings strategies.
Conserve Energy
Upgrade lighting and equipment to save energy
We can help you upgrade your lighting and equipment to save energy and reduce costs. Our team offers assistance with finding energy-efficient options, securing incentives, and exploring electrification to make your space more sustainable.
Commute Sustainably
Promote and incentivize alternative transportation for employees
Reduce your business’ carbon footprint by offering and incentivising sustainable commuting options for your employees. Explore carpooling, biking, public transit, and incentives for alternative transportation.
Prevent Pollution
Eliminate and/or properly dispose of harmful chemicals
We’re here to help you eliminate and properly dispose of harmful chemicals, setting up proper universal waste management to ensure a cleaner and safer environment.
Use Non-Toxic Cleaners
Use safer, environmentally preferable cleaning chemicals
Switch to safer, environmentally preferable cleaning chemicals and non-toxic laundry products that are third-party certified. Reduce your environmental impact with our guidance on choosing healthier cleaning alternatives.
Avoid Waste
Eliminate unnecessary packaging, printing, and purchasing
We’ll help your team learn waste reduction and minimization by eliminating unnecessary packaging, printing, and purchasing. Opt for digital alternatives and compostable or reusable packaging to reduce environmental impact, by asking vendors to reduce packaging, eliminate single use plastic, and using reusables in the break room. We’ll help you streamline these practices.
Recycle Materials
Divert waste from the landfill through reuse, recycling and composting
Divert waste from landfill through reuse, recycling, and composting. We’ll assist you in setting up an efficient recycling system, teach proper sorting techniques, and connect you with free or low-cost resources. We can guide you in implementing effective reuse, reduction, and recycling practices.
Hire Local Vendors
Working locally means less vehicle use
Working with local Green Businesses means less vehicle use, it’s a way to boost the Green Economy, and keep your dollars local.