More

Than Business
Your effort to get certified goes
beyond your business.

Good for the Environment

Reduce trash, hazardous waste
and air pollution

Good for Our Community

Promote environmental ethics in

Santa Barbara County
Save resources for the community
Establish a positive relationship
among government, business, and
the public

For more information, contact:

Frances Gilliland
Program Director
coordinator@greenbizsbc.org
(805) 705-1686

PO Box 92005
Santa Barbara, CA 93190-2005
www.greenbizsbc.org

What Can
Going
Green
Do for You?

Become a certified green business

The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County (GBPSBC) is a multi-
jurisdictional program that certifies businesses for implementing environmental
practices that go above and beyond regulatory compliance. The GBPSBC has certified
over 80 businesses throughout the County, providing them with free consultations
and helping them become models of sustainable business.

Green is Good For Business

Becoming a certified green business opens the door
to opportunities to grow your business in multiple
ways:

Save money by reducing utility costs

Use less with more efficient practices.

Differentiate from competitors

Create a healthier workplace

Free promotion and advertising

through the program (print & web)

Steps for Going Green:

1. Apply online at www.greenbizsb.org

2. GBPSBC conducts a compliance check
(federal, state and local)

3. Complete the online checklist
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Pollution Prevention

4. GBPSBC conducts an on-site
evaluation:
Verifies practices
Offers further consultation
(incentives and rewards)