Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Water supply and treatment utility provides information on pollution prevention.
Central Contra Costa County Solid Waste Authority
Offers assistance to residences and businesses on waste prevention, recycling and reuse.
City of San José Environmental Services Department
Resources for businesses working to improve their environmental management through
recycling, energy and water conservation, use of recycled water, pollution prevention,
environmentally preferable purchasing, and Green Building practices.
Delta Diablo Sanitation District - Small Business Program
Accepts batteries, fluorescent tubes, paints and other hazardous wastes from small
businesses at the household hazardous waste collection facility.
East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA)
Provides assistance with site location, financing, and regulatory coordinations.
Hazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal for Santa Clara County
Provides pollution prevention strategies for the use of products containing
hazardous substances.
RecycleWorks
A San Mateo County program that provides information about recycling, waste reduction,
green building, and other sustainability issues.
StopWaste.Org
Provides assistance to Alameda County businesses in waste prevention and recycling.
West Contra Costa Integrated Wast Management Authority
Provides pollution prevention strategies, assistance with recycling, reuse, hazardous
materials.
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511.org
A free phone and Web service that consolidates information about the Bay Area's
public transportation services, carpool and vanpool referrals, bicycling routes
and more. 511 is managed by a partnership of public agencies led by the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission, the California Highway Patrol, and the California
Department of Transportation.
Acterra Business Environmental Awards
Awards highlight and honor innovative programs and outstanding achievements that
contribute to a sustainable Bay Area.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Regional agency that regulates air pollution.
Bay Area Recycling Outreach Coalition (BAYROC)
A coalition of Bay Area cities, counties, and organizations working to
bring better awareness and understanding about environmental concerns
throughout the Bay Area.
California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)
Provides technical information on solid waste management, including
information on markets for recyclable materials.
CalMAX
A free, online materials exchange service designed to help businesses,
organizations, local governments, industry, schools, and individuals find markets for
nonhazardous materials that may otherwise be discarded.
Community Alliance with Family Farmers
Community Alliance with Family Farmers
works with family farmers throughout the state to promote sustainable agriculture. They have an
online resource, which provides local food information and sourcing options. Additionally, their Growers Collaborative Distribution system is working to link farmers with more direct markets.
Co-op America
Its Green Business Program provides networks, resources, and technical
assistance for socially and environmentally responsible businesses.
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Site provides guide to programs, policies and laws concerning the handling
of hazardous wastes.
Earth 911
Provides access to both community-specific and national resources for help on
everything from recycling, household hazardous waste, electronics recycling, to
environmental education.
Energy Star Small Business Program
Energy Star is a federal program that seeks to improve environmental quality
through the reduction in energy use. It provides technical support, educational
information and energy-conservation guidance to small businesses.
Environmental Finance Center (EFC 9)
As the Western States Green Business Coordinator, EFC 9 is assisting jurisdictions
throughout California and other states to organize and launch Green Business
Programs.
EPA Climate Change Site
Offers comprehensive information on the issue of climate change in a way that is
accessible and meaningful to all parts of society – communities, individuals,
business, states and localities, and governments.
Flex Your Power
$$$ NOTE: Significant rebates and incentives may be offered through your
local utility that can help offset up-front costs for many energy- and
water-saving measures. Provides an easily searchable database of money-saving
rebates, grants, and loans for commercial customers in California.
Green Seal
An independent, non-profit organization that identifies and promotes products
and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and
habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.
GreenBiz.com
Online resource center for businesses looking for information on environmental
practices, references to other green business websites, government programs for
businesses.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Provides information about the voluntary standards created by the
U.S. Green Building Rating System® for developing high-performance
sustainable buildings.
Our Water Our World
This Website has been developed to assist consumers in managing home and garden
pests using less-toxic methods that help protect the environment.
Pacific Gas & Electric Energy Center
Offers technical assistance, training on energy conservation and efficiency,
and information on incentive programs for businesses.
Small Business Energy Alliance
Provides lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration recommendations and
state-subsidized retrofit grants to help small businesses in Napa, Marin, Sonoma,
Solano and Lake counties conserve energy.
Spare the Air
Spare the Air was established by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
to educate people about air pollution, and how to change their behavior to
prevent it. On this site you will find what you can do to prevent pollution, and
sign up to be a Spare the Air employer.
Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network (WRPPN)
Clearinghouse for links to information on P2 programs, organized by Region,
Industry Sector and Services Offered.
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