WHAT IS A GREEN BUSINESS?
Green businesses follow practices that limit their environmental impact and protect their employees. What “green” means is a little different for every business, but no matter how your business works, you can find a way to incorporate sustainable practices. By going green, your business can reduce expenses, improve efficiency, keep employees healthy and engaged, comply with regulations, and do right by the planet.
Green businesses take action to:
Reduce water and energy use
Save natural resources and lower utility bills by training staff and updating equipment with assistance from rebates.
Use non-toxic cleaners
Protect the health of employees and the planet by choosing non-toxic cleaners.
Waste less and recycle right
Make best use of resources and potentially lower garbage bills by reducing waste, recycling better, and composting food.
Support sustainable transportation
Inform employees and customers about transportation options other than driving alone.
Prevent pollution
Follow best practices for cleaning and storage to keep our waterways clean.
Engage their employees and community
Show employees and customers that green business practices support Washington's natural areas and wildlife.
EnviroStars helps Washington businesses go green
We know small businesses are busy, and it can be confusing to find the programs that will help your business. That’s why we created EnviroStars – so businesses anywhere in Washington can get the help they need. Whether you’re looking for a rebate to upgrade your lighting, want to go green but don’t know where to start, or want customer recognition for what you’re already doing, you’ve come to the right spot.
Why get recognized?
EnviroStars recognition lets customers and clients know that businesses are environmentally responsible.
