Health & Fitness
Resources In Our Own Back Yard
There are local organizations and programs designed to help small businesses save money through efficiencies.
There are many programs and organizations that small businesses can access to save money. Most of those programs are right here in Puget Sound.
Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) is like a gateway to many of those programs. PPRC fosters partnerships with the Department of Ecology, EnviroStar and others for the benefit of small business. Savings to business and the environment can be significant.
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In their recently published "Celebrating 20 Years of Pollution Prevention Success in the Northwest" they recount western Washington success stories such as Canyon Creek Cabinet Company that "saved $67,000 in one year by making one change recommended by Department of Ecology staff." The full story for Canyon Creek and many others starts on page 8 of the this interesting report.
"Find Green Garage" is a national resource with local access. "In the past few years, many vehicle repair and auto service businesses have been working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and "green" certification programs such as Energy Star and EPA Green Power Partnership to lower energy use, prevent pollution and reduce their carbon footprints. But how do you know which automotive shops is verified "green," and how do you find one?"
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On the Find Green Garage website you can enter your zip code and see a map showing locations for repair garages that have earned green certification through Energy Star and the EPA Green Power Partnership.
The Lighting Design Lab offers classes, handouts and lighting professional services. Light often makes up a large percentage of the electrical bill for a building. Let the Lighting Design Lab analyze your lighting needs and recommend changes that will save you money.
The 2030 District in Seattle is a leader in assisting property owners in benchmarking their buildings. Property owners can measure where their energy losses are and make informed decisions on how save money and energy.
Using resources in our own "back yard" to increase business success and better our lives benefits the broader community as well.
