Welcome to our new LAFAYETTE GREEN website page.  In 2008, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce created a GREEN Committee to assist and recognize Lafayette Businesses that are committed to adopting green practices.  Our goals include:

·        Help businesses get well-deserved attention for their efforts

·        Help residents more easily identify green businesses in our city

Proposition for Businesses

      WHAT YOU DO

       ·        Sign up to be a Lafayette Green Business and make a pledge to adopt
             “best practices.”

       ·        Attend an orientation and training where you will receive information
             on how to become a BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS and a Lafayette
             Green Business

       ·        Share green practices that you’ve adopted so they can be listed on this
             Chamber Website

       ·        Periodically share progress/challenges with the Chamber and its
             members

       WHAT YOU GET

       Assistance

        ·        Free Training

        ·        Free on-site audit

        ·        Designated “green consultant” from our committee

        ·        Assistance with certification process

        ·        Receive information about new services & resources

       Recognition

        ·        Free promotion by the Chamber through the website, local newspapers
              and newsletters

        ·        “Lafayette Green Business” designation & logo/window sticker and
               virtual logo

 

        Three Levels of Recognition

         1.      “Pledged” – pledged to work on adopting green practices

         2.      “Lafayette Green”- adopted an initial/basic set of green practices
               that show that you are on the way to becoming GREEN.  This is not a
               certification!

          3.      “Certified Green Business” – has adopted an advanced level of
                green practices and has been certified by the county’s BAY AREA
                GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM.

All businesses that sign up are…

LAFAYETTE GREEN BUSINESS PARTNERS


 

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You can access the following documents to help you get started:

Bay Area Green Business Application

Green Business Checklist

Lafayette Business Owners Green Brochure

Sustainability in Lafayette

Tips For How To  Green Your Business

Water, Energy and Waste Information

How To Reduce Or Eliminate Junk Mail

 

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Here are some helpful links for additional information on “Greening” your business:

Sustainable Lafayette

City of Lafayette

Bay Area Green Business Program