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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04232013 - PR.2 (2)With the passage of AB 913 in October 2011, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has been directed to provide support and assistance to local government in the development of the Statewide Green Business Certifi- cation programs. DTSC staff have historically been in- volved with many aspects of the program and helped with the creation of the Statewide certification database, pro- motional materials and the Statewide Green Business Program Network. In the future we expect DTSC to pro- vide more assistance in all aspects of the program, includ- ing standardization of certification requirements and the development of a Statewide logo and marketing cam- paign. With the statewide recognition of our program, certi- fied businesses and organizations should feel even prouder of their efforts to become Green. For more information contact: Contra Costa Health Services Green Business Program: Mr. Paris Greenlee, P.E. paris.greenlee @hsd.cccounty.us 925/335-3213 or Claudia Pingatore CPingatore @hsd.cccounty.us 925/335-3220 www.greenbiz.ca.gov Contra Costa’s Green Business Program brings you... already been done, while at the same time evalu- ating the needs of busi- nesses to make sure we are adequately serving them. My goals are to help our businesses and public entities continue to be model environ- mental citizens, discover better ways to deliver service to our commu- nity, and provide more opportunities for organi- zations to become Green Business certified. To achieve the pro- gram’s goals I will utilize the wealth of services available by our environ- mental programs, non- profit organizations and private companies. I Greetings from Mr. Paris Greenlee, P.E., new Green Business Program Manager What Businesses have to say about us “Going through the Bay Area Green Business process helped us examine sustainability issues throughout our of- fice. It gave us new insights into the ini- tiative taken by many staff and how we can continue to improve as we strive to become the sus- tainable consultancy of choice” Ariane Burwell Sustainability Consultant Environmental Resources Management, Walnut Creek STAYING GREEN believe that the Green Business Program is in the perfect position to help connect businesses and public organizations with these services. I look for- ward to working with eve- ryone that has made this program a success and continue serving the needs of our wonderful community. August 2012 Words cannot express how excited I am to have been chosen to take the reins of this regionally renowned program from my predecessor Robin Bedell-Waite. Over the last twenty-five years I’ve watched the develop- ment of Contra Costa County environmental programs and admired their effectiveness at educating businesses and improving the great environment we all enjoy here in Contra Costa County. As the Green Business Program Manager I will continue to support and build upon the out- standing work that has The Green Business Program goes Statewide ! ► City of El Cerrito joins the Program: A long time supporter of Green Businesses in their community, the City of El Cerrito is now is an official Partner. ►Update your contact information profile: Make sure we have your current email and regular mail contact information. We want to make sure you are listed properly in our public Green Busi- ness Services Directory and we are able to notify you of upcoming events. ►Take advantage of energy and water re- bates while you can: Changes to the rebate programs occur fre- quently. Check with your local utilities to see if there are any new re- bates or rebates planned for discontinuation, such as for T-12 to T-8 up- grades. We’ll try and keep you informed as well. ► New Student Intern joins the Program: Welcome Austin Flores who will be working on recertifications. If you received your certifica- tion three or more years ago you will be getting a call or email from him explaining the new certi- fication requirements and helping you get re- certified. WHAT’S UP IN THE PROGRAM? S T A Y I N G G R E E N No Trace Inc. is a family- run document shredding company based in Rich- mond that prides itself in operating sustainably and domestically. We are a certified Green Business, operate a green mobile shredding truck, and recycle ALL paper shreds domesti- cally. As a certified Clean Idle truck, our mobile shred- der significantly reduces pollution and hydraulic fluid consumption (5 gal- lons versus 55). Also, accidental spills of this toxic material are much less likely since hoses are within versus under- neath the truck. And it requires only one pulveri- zation unlike some other companies, providing high security without high energy use. Once baled, we use a local truck or railcar and ship to do- mestic facilities. This pa- per (1,200,000 pounds annually!) is put directly back into locally available consumer goods. This keeps our Carbon foot- print low and helps keep jobs in the US, where environmental impact and working conditions are better regulated. Supporting our economy and our citizenry is a cru- cial component of our business! Nancy & Ernest Lompa No Trace Inc., 3950 Bis- sell Ave., in Richmond 925. 957-6755, On and Off Site services, public Walk Ins accepted. www.notraceshred.com P A G E 2 GETTING TO KNOW OUR GREEN BUSINESSES: No Trace, Inc. (local shredding company) CONGRATULATIONS! TO OUR NEW GREEN B USINESSES! REGULATORY CHANGES! vCom Solutions — Financial Management, San Ramon Sideboard — Restaurant, Danville Jules Thin Crust — Restaurant, Danville California Environmental Services — Consulting firm, San Ramon Prima Ristorante, Walnut Creek European Auto Repair, Walnut Creek Environmental Education Center at Tilden, Kensington Environmental Resources Management, Walnut Creek Special thanks to the Board of Supervisors for recognizing all of our Green businesses at our ceremony on April 24th Starting July 01, 2012, businesses and public entities that generate more than four cubic yards of solid waste a week (including multi-family dwellings with more than five units) are mandated to establish a commercial recycling program. Green Certified Busi- nesses are likely in compliance because you already recycle all you can, however there may be changes that effect how you recycle and what services are available. For more informa- tion go to: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/recycling/.