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The Green Business Program ~ Santa Cruz County
The Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program in Santa Cruz County is a multimedia (soil, water, and air) pollution prevention effort that creates a positive relationship between government, the public, and the business community. It is an incentives-based program designed to encourage businesses to meet or exceed environmental standards.
The Green Business Program would like to recognize those businesses leading the way in the environmental field within the County of Santa Cruz. Their good work will inspire other businesses to follow their example. We want to show that businesses can be both green and profitable-and good members of our communities.
To be certified “green," participating businesses must be in compliance with regulatory agencies and meet program criteria for conserving resources, preventing pollution and minimizing waste. Our program assists, recognizes and promotes businesses that choose to operate their businesses in a more environmentally responsible way. We offer motivated businesses an easy-to-use framework for improving environmental performance.
The Green Business Program was created in 2003. The Program currently provides assistance and certification for vehicle service facilities and restaurants. In the near future, the program will aim to assist and certify printers, hotels, landscapers, dry cleaners, and wineries in Santa Cruz County.
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