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Green Business Program
About the Program
The Green Business Program provides businesses in the Florida Keys with a set of online tools to green their operations and improve their bottom line. The three main tools of the DIY program include an Application & Checklist, a Waste Assessment Form and a Baseline Utility Tracker, which guide participants in the various ways to reduce waste, conserve natural resources and demonstrate best environmental practices. (read more)
Why Get with the Program?
Established in Nov. 2009, the Green Business Program is gaining momentum as more businesses take the challenge to become certified, demystifying the “greening” process and overcoming perceived challenges. The GBP tools are designed to work for any type of business and the program is even helping local schools, government facilities and home businesses reduce waste and conserve natural resources. Why not learn how to save money while creating a greener, healthier environment? Let GLEE be your partner in making it happen!
Benefits for Certified Green Business Partners include:
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A framed GBP Certification
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GBP window decals
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GBP electronic logo for use on website and publications
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Press release and photo announcing your certification
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A special GBP listing in our online Green Business Directory
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Free Annual Promotion in GLEE’s Green News monthly e-newsletter received by more than 2,000
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Tools to track savings in dollars and resources
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Access to online Green Business Resources
Current Green Business Partners and GLEE Members working on certification include:
Angelic Moon Day Spa, Cudjoe Key
Blue Heaven, Key West (pending)
EcoNomic Solutions, Key West (pending)
First State Bank of the Florida Keys
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Big Pine Key
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Whitehead St.
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Marathon (pending)
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative , Tavernier
Help Yourself, Key West (pending)
Key West City Marina at Garrison Bight (pending)
Leigh Ann’s Coffee House (pending)
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Big Pine Key
Margaritaville Store, Key West (pending)
Mariners Hospital, Tavernier
Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens, Key West
Montessori Middle School, Key West (pending)
Pilates in Paradise, Islamorada (pending)
Pribramsky & Zuelch, Key West (pending)
Sheriff Synthetics, Amsoil Dealer, Key Largo
Southernmost Beach Café (pending)
The Banyan Resort, Key West
The Green Turtle Inn Restaurant, Islamorada
The UPS Store - Marathon
Travelers Palm Inn & Guesthouse, Key West
Ward & Myers, LLC, CPA, Key West
White Street Chiropractic & Nutrition, Key West, (pending)
See all the businesses that support GLEE through membership in the Green Business Directory.