The Green Award

See www.greendifference.org for all the details. Also see 2007 Green Award winners.

For information or assistance, contact business@sbcapcd.org. 

The purpose of the Green Award is to recognize voluntary activities by companies, organizations, and schools, big or small, private or non-profit, in Santa Barbara County that result in cleaner air or water, less waste, less traffic, conservation of energy and natural resources, or reduced use of hazardous materials. The Green Award honors those organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment or innovation above and beyond their primary mission. Government agencies and individuals are not eligible.

Green Awards will be presented to five local businesses, organizations, or schools during Pollution Prevention Week each year in September. 

In selecting the recipients, the awards committee will consider:

• Measurable improvements to environmental quality;
• Comprehensive environmental philosophy;
• Ongoing or long-term environmental benefits;
• Creativity and innovation in technology or approach; and
• Model achievements

Who Gives the Green Award?

The Green Award is given in Santa Barbara County by a consortium of the following organizations. Each of these organizations was developing an environmental awards program for businesses and decided to combine efforts for a more efficient and effective program.

• Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (that's us!)
• Community Environmental Council
• Santa Barbara County Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
• Santa Barbara County Water Resources Agency
• Traffic Solutions

For nomination forms, past recipients, and more, visit www.greendifference.org.

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