2009 Finalists
Restaurant.com
As the 2008 holiday season approached, an unprecedented economic storm struck the nation. Dwindling jobs, retirement funds, credit, homes, businesses and “hope” had forced consumers to re-think how to make ends meet. For many people, gift-giving would be scaled back or altogether... more
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The certification of green businesses
Instutite for Green Business Certification, Inc
The Institute for Green Business Certification, Inc (IGBC) is a third party accrediting organization serving the U.S. with 13 offices, Canada with 2 offices, South America, Asia and soon to be South Africa and the U.K.
We provide environmental management and sustainability consulting to businesses, and organizations. Our 38 page Audit is becoming the standard for what it means to be a Green business.
Our sustainability program defines key areas and specific guidelines in categories such as Recycling, Water Conservation, Energy Conservation, Waste Reduction And "Environmentally Friendly Purchasing”.
IGBC is believed to be the oldest organization of its kind to certify business environmental practices.
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Discussion
Susan LanninAugust 27th, 2009
Another category of sustainability to add to your certification process would be locally sourcing sustainably grown/organic food (better for public health and for the environment).
Do you coordinate with other green certification standards, such as Green Hotels, Green Restaurant Association, Audubon Certification for Golf Courses (wildlife habitat, water protection/conservation) ?
KendraAugust 31st, 2009
Good Luck!
Guy LombardoAugust 31st, 2009
Go Green and establish a competitive advantage in your markets. Take the lead!
Sara DoldanSeptember 1st, 2009
All the best!!!!!
ShaneSeptember 1st, 2009
Go Green!
Scott WolfendenSeptember 6th, 2009
It is a good reminder. Filling out the audit helped me to be aware of environmental issues in day to day activity. http://www.winmentalhealth.com
Thanks!
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