San Mateo County Green Business Program: Resources
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
A regional agency that regulates air pollution.
San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (STOPPP)
STOPPP partner's with the county's residents and businesses to prevent pollution of our local water bodies; such as creeks, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
South Bay Waste Management Agency (SBWMA)
A joint powers authority of twelve member agencies in San Mateo County and is a leader in innovative recycling and waste-reduction programs.
Regional, State and National Resources
Acterra Business Environmental Awards
Awards highlight and honor innovative programs and outstanding achievements that contribute to a sustainable Bay Area.
Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities
A coalition of business, environmental, social equity and government leaders who forge collaborative solutions to improve the quality of life in the Bay Area.
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)
A state agency that provides technical information on solid waste management, including information on markets for recyclable materials.
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.
Flex Your Power
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 Pacific Energy Center
Offers technical assistance, training on energy conservation and efficiency, and information on renewable energy for businesses.
Sustainable San Mateo County Awards
Awards recognize San Mateo County businesses, community groups, and individuals that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to bringing sustainable practices to their work.
Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network (WRPPN)
Clearinghouse for links to information on P2 programs, organized by Region, Industry Sector and Services Offered.
Industry Specific Resources and Professional Associations
The Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies (EERC)
Evaluates cleaner products for many industries.
Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR-GreenLink)
National information clearinghouse to help automotive professionals save time and protect the environment.
EPA Region 9: Pollution Prevention for Auto Repair and Fleet Maintenance
Provides links to fact sheets and documents offering technical assistance in dealing with items such as Aqueous Parts Cleaning, Floor Cleanup and Oil Water Separartors.
Printer's National Environmental Assistance Center (PNEAC)
EPA and private industry partner effort offering compliance assistance and pollution prevention information.
RightLights
Program provides subsidized lighting upgrades and free professional assistance to help you lower your energy bills and boost your cast flow.
The Teleosis Institute
An educational not-for-profit organization devoted to Green Health Care-sustainable medical practices that are good for you and your local environment. The Institute is a certified member of the Bay Area Green Business Program. Teleosis assists health care providers in greening their offices.
Products, Services & Organizations
Extended Product Responsibility
Offers a product-oriented approach to environmental protection.
Peninsula Green Zebra Guide
Local Savings for Sustainable Living
The 2008 Peninsula Green Zebra guide can be used by your school or non-profit organization as a healthy fundraiser that everyone will feel good about. The businesses in the guide are considered Green because they buy local or use organic products. The guide makes money for your organization. Your supporters save money and help the local economy when they redeem their Green Zebra passes. They will also appreciate the guide's educational content.
Learn how you can Fundraise with Green Zebra.
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