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Green Initiatives for Small BusinessSmall Business Case study on California

Green InitiativesA growing trend in business is the emphasis on sustainability green business practices.Green business practices A business functioning in a capacity where no negative impact is made on the local or global environment, the community, or the economy. A green business will also engage in forward-thinking policies for environmental concerns and policies affecting human rights.http://www.coolcalifornia.org/small-business/business-case-studies

Green business: Challenges and practices, Linas Cekanavinius et all Company : Quick Mount PVLine of Business: waterproof rooftop system to solar industryGreen Initiatives :Optimize HVAC schedules to conserve energySite Composting and provide company gardenComprehensive Environmental Management SystemElectric vehicle for business-related travel

http://www.coolcalifornia.org/case-study/quick-mount-pvCompany : PaperCultur.comLine of business: e-commerce businessGreen Initiatives:100% post-consumer recycled paperCard to Trees campaignENERGY STAR-rated electronices Green seal certifiedHQ near public transportation, enabling 65% of employees to walk, take public transportation or using alternative fuel vehicle to work

http://www.coolcalifornia.org/case-study/paperculturecomCompany : The Bath WorkshopLine of business : custom, blended bath and body productsGreen initiatives:Focus on energy efficiencyWaste reductionBring back empty containers and offers monetary incentive for recycling

http://www.coolcalifornia.org/case-study/the-bath-workshopCompany : Ohana Pet HospitalLine of Business : full-services veterinary clinicGreen Initiatives:Zero emission paintsPlant-based and anti microbial flooringRecycled content cabinet laminatesLED lightingEPA-recommended insulation to maximize HVAC system

http://www.coolcalifornia.org/case-study/ohana-pet-hospitalCompany : Nomad CafeLine of Business : RestaurantGreen Initiatives :Packaging and cups for to-go orders are biodegradable Surcharges on to-go packaging increase reusable container useNon-disposable dishes used in-housePrinting utilizes 100% post-consumer content recycled paper (30% for colored paper)Recycled building materials used where possible95% of waste is composted or recycled

http://www.coolcalifornia.org/case-study/nomad-caf-waste-no-wasteCompany : Pacific Motor ServiceLine of Business : AutomotiveGreen Initiatives:Converted all lighting to energy efficient fluorescent fixtures (cost: $ 8,000).Converted water faucets and shower heads to low flow (cost: $ 1,500)Changed toilets to low water use units (cost: $ 1,000)Exterior lighting on motion sensitive timers (cost: $ 500)Landscape irrigation modification to conserve water (cistem) (cost: $ 5,00)

Company : Arkin Tilt ArchitectsLine of Business : Construction/ Real Estate/DevelopmentGreen Initiatives:Installed 1.46 kW of photovoltaic panels and changes the angle twice each year to maximize energy production.Uses electric, biodiesel and ethanol company carsTargets a 100% reduction in most of its projectsRetrofitted all office lighting fixtures using SmartLightsSwapped 90W incandescent lights with 16W compact fluorescent bulbsReplaced server with more energy-efficient modelUses a pellet heater in the winter, a carbon neutral heating sourceProvides indoor bike parking for employees

Company : Zan MediaLine of Business : Film and Video production specialistsGreen Initiatives:Uses no lights during daylight hours, and when light is needed only uses CFLsOnly uses one company vehicleDoes not send CDs to clients--all work is sent via emailSends out only electronic newslettersDrought resistant landscaping on company groundsHas a company organic garden

http://www.coolcalifornia.org/case-study/zan-mediaCompany : Blue Oak EnergyLine of Business : Solar projectGreen Initiatives:Buys recycled paper saving approximately 17 trees a yearOnly purchases organic fair trade coffee, tea, milk and snacks for the staff Uses biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning productsAll lights are compact fluorescent lights and have automatic motion sensorsAll office appliances, computer monitors, printers, and scanner are Energy Star ratedLandscaped using shrubs and mulch

http://www.coolcalifornia.org/case-study/blue-oak-energyCompany : El Primero Boutique B&B HotelLine of Business : Environmentally-friendly hotelGreen Initiatives:LED light bulbs and motion sensorsOutdoor fruit gardenSeedlings and plants for guests as a parting giftPlacards asking guests to recycle, conserve energy and reduce water Intensive recycling and composting program to manage waste18 solar panels installed

http://www.coolcalifornia.org/case-study/el-primero-boutique-bb-hotelCompany : Sun Harbor MarinaLine of Business : Safe and friendly docking facilityGreen Initiatives:Renewable energy sources, like solar and windGreen office building with natural lighting and ENERGY STAR ratedMetering for tenants for self control energy consumptionRecycled-content furnishing productsNational Maritime Day sponsor

Company : Quivira vineyards and wineryLine of Business : Agriculture and farmingGreen Initiatives:Organic and biodynamic farming practices55 kW solar electric system, which supplies 100 percent energy useSteam cleaning methodLow-fall dams and planted natural grasses to contain water runoff from the vineyardFarm lanes moved 12-15 feet away to reduce chemical and agricultural pollution in the water stream.Supporter of Trout Unlimited

Company : Chavez TruckingLine of Business : Trucking serviceGreen Initiatives:Replaced old trucks with new onesFleet vehicles equipped with fuel control computerOperators training on eco-friendly driving techniques

Company : Solana CenterLine of Business : Non-profit, environmental educationGreen Initiatives:Free classes on gardening and composting techniquesSponsoring recycling events and beach clean-up daysPartnering with government to provide environmental education for public

Company : Royal Hawaiian HoneyLine of Business : Food manufacturesGreen Initiatives:Product life-cycle carbon dioxide analysisExclude chemicals or antibiotics in the production processFully local-made packaging investment in reforestation, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects

Company : Hero ArtsLine of Business : Arts and crafts companyGreen Initiatives:Uses a 68-kW solar array, producing clean sun power in the form of 480,000 kWhMore than 70 percent waste recycles and set a goal of zero non-reusable wasteWood material from FSC-certified, sustainably-managed forests

19Company : Green11Line of Business : RetailGreen Initiatives:Purchased a 55-gallon drum of laundry detergent for resaleReusing containers through refillingEnvironmental ambassador for San Francisco

Company : The Living ChristmasLine of Business : Christmas tree rent serviceGreen Initiatives:Delivery system based on reducing miles traveledGrow trees in brownfield areaFair-trade, locally made, and eco-friendly Christmas themed products of LED energy conscious Christmas lightsSending unfit trees for Urban Reforestation Project

Unlike cut trees from Oregon and artificial trees from China, our trees dont travel thousands of miles. Online ordering further reduces our carbon footprint and allows us to optimize delivery routes. Instead of dozens of single trips to and from tree lots, our clean burning biodiesel trucks deliver dozens of trees in a single trip. -Scott Martin,FounderCompany : Rent-A-Green BoxLine of Business : Moving boxes rent serviceGreen Initiatives:Full recycling post consumer trash100% bio-diesel trucksDelievery-routes planning

Because at the end of the day, when you take the time to think about it, without trees, were all fish out of water(Spencer Brown, Founder and Chief Tree Hugger,Rent-A-Green Box)

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AMDALDesign for Life+LCAGreen Building+LCCAExample of green initiatives