Santa Barbara County
Green Business Program

"We are thrilled to be recognized as an Innovator of the Green Business Program! We have innovated, incubated, scaled up and brought into the community dozens of projects in areas such as solar energy, clean transportation, waste reduction, environmental education, and food system reform. "

"We were so fortunate to find support in this effort from the Green Business Program. The checklist, ongoing support and continued learning opportunities inspire us to be better environmental stewards, and provide us with tools that we can also share with our visitors."

"We aim to inspire our staff, customers, and community to make environmentally responsible choices and lead in living a sustainable lifestyle. We are proud to be an Innovator within the California Green Business Network and will continue to look for ways to improve and exceed our goals."

"Now on our second recertification, the Green Business Program continues to encourage us to think outside the box to do more. It is a process that all businesses should undertake to ensure they have a lighter footprint on our planet."

"We know that our future survival depends on our willingness to embrace changes that can mitigate the damage caused by the many ways we have negatively impacted the environment we share with all living things."

"We cannot thank the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County enough for pushing and educating us to be better for our planet. Oniracom will continue to build upon the knowledge we have; our Innovator certification is just the beginning."

"The recertification process was painless but also served as a good reminder that we can always strive to do better in almost any area of our operation—so it’s both motivating and enlightening. I had a few questions along the way and the Program Director was very responsive and helpful."

“Innovator Green Business certification is right in line with MOXI’s values of inspiring the next generation of creative problem solvers to take on big challenges like climate change. We are happy to do all we can to lead on this important issue and show our commitment to our visitors.”

"Being certified with the Green Business Program is a win-win. Not only it feels great to be part of the cool kids by doing what's right, but we learned ways to improve our operations, and save on costs."

"As the original stewards of this land, our tribe remains committed to environmental sustainability. We are proud of the local partnerships we've formed and our Chumash Casino Resort recycling programs that help divert significant amounts of waste from local landfills."

“Prioritizing sustainability resonates with all of us here at SBMM. Our mission is to celebrate the Santa Barbara Channel and our connections to the sea. Becoming a certified green business is one way we can continue to honor our commitment to healthy oceans.”

"The certification process was actually really fun! The questionnaire not only made us feel good about what we were doing right but made us aware of what we could be doing better."

The certification process, guided by our advisor Kori, went smoothly thanks to the California Green Business Network's clear policies and recommendations."

"The certification process was straightforward but thorough, requiring a group effort to make sustainable changes within our office and organization."

“Seeing the children's excitement when they start brainstorming the endless possibilities of what they can create with items from the recycle bin is amazing. Their enthusiasm is contagious and we hope it helps them never look at their trash the same again!”

"In our industry, it can be tough to prioritize sustainability without compromising on price, quality, or design. However, with [the Green Business Program], we’ve discovered ways to enhance our margins while enjoying the creative process with new textures, colors, and materials."