Action

Business Name

WASTE REDUCTION

Reuse materials

Give away usable items and food rather than throw it away

Encourage double-sided printing

Recycle 2 or more city-sponsored items

Recycle "specialty" items (batteries, shopping bags, print cartridges, phones, etc.)

Compost coffee grounds or food waste

Discount for customers using reusing items (cups, bags, etc.)

Use reusable serving items (plates, forks, etc.) rather than throw away items

Use web-based (paperless) marketing, billing, etc.

Proper disposal of hazardous waste

ENERGY CONSERVATION

Energy Efficient lighting (Install/use CFLs, LEDs, etc)

Energy efficient heating (Install/use programmable thermostat, turn down heat at night)

Turn off lights, electronics (computer, etc.) at night

Installed/maintain other energy saving devices (elec. hand driers)

TRANSPORTATION

Provide/maintain covered bike parking

Support bike/walking programs (for employees or special initiatives)

Consolidate errands - transportation efficiency

Use teleconferencing/videoconferencing to reduce travel for meetings, training, etc.

Use 4 stroke outboards/take other measures to reduce boat fuel use

GREEN MATERIALS

Use recycled paper/refurbished office supplies

Use environmentally friendly supplies/methods (including green seal certified products, natural fertilizers, un-bleached napkins with soy ink, etc.)

PRODUCTS

Provide training and consulting regarding green products

Sell Fair Trade certified products

Sell or use organic ingredients in their products

Sell locally made/grown items

Sell reusable shopping bags

Sell re-used items

Ask clients to reuse towels

COMMUNITY/ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT

Organize/promote clean-up events (land, water, beaches)

Promote/support green education (about energy conservation, invasive species, etc.)

Support local foods activities

Have employee/student Green Team or environmental organization

Promote “buy local” (by promoting other local businesses & other buy local programs)

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