What is a Green Business?
Certified Green businesses in Marin County have to show they:
- Conserve energy, water, and other resources
- Cut down on waste and pollution
- Meet all environmental regulations
As a part of your application process, you'll need to complete a rigorous checklist. We'll also visit your business to make sure you're meeting the requirements.
Certification will highlight your:
- Environmental responsibility
- Good employer practices
- Care for your community
The Marin Green Business Program is a member of the California Green Business Network. The network brings together business leaders, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations across the state.
Why should your business join?
Through this free program, our staff will help you understand and follow best environmental practices for your business. We point you to resources, rebates, and other opportunities to save money while going green. You'll also get tools to promote your business as environmentally-friendly, such as:
- Use of the California Green Business Network digital logo for your online and printed materials
- Directory listing in the California Green Business Directory
- Recognition certificate, Green Business window decal, and camera-ready artwork
- Ongoing promotions through social media, local advertising, and public events
Join a wide range of businesses
Over 4,000 businesses are a part of the California Green Business Network. They include:
- Restaurants
- Retail and grocery stores
- Landscapers and construction
- Hotels
- Janitorial services
- Home-based businesses
- Auto repair shops
- Offices for non-profits, legal services, realtors, & more
- And many more!
Is your business not a perfect fit? We'll still do our best to connect you to resources that help green your business.
Ready to get started?
Register online
The GreenBizTracker website will guide you through the process.
Sign up to become a Green Business
If you have questions while you're filling out the application, contact us:
- Phone: 415-473-2797. Dial 711 for CA relay.
- Email us.
Related
- Find Certified Green businesses near you Visit the statewide Green Business directory.
- Sign up to be a Green Business Get started on your Marin Green Business certification with the Greenbiz Tracker portal.
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- BayREN Business Save money on your next energy upgrade project
- Zero Waste at work Reduce waste in your workspace.
- Zero Waste Event Guide A guide has been prepared by Zero Waste Marin staff to help events hosted in Marin County produce less landfill waste.