Green Business Tips & Resources

Creating a green business can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Who will lead the effort? You’re already taking steps to be green, but can you do more? What’s the ROI in going green?

Here is a list of small businesses resources, including guides and best practices for operating more efficiently.


County of Marin Green Business Program 
Resources
About the program & applying for certification

City of San Rafael
Green initiatives to support the local business community
Facebook page with up-to-date green news

Green Plus
Nuts & Bolts Guide   (for info only - we recommend certification through Marin County)
Business Tips, Resources & Ideas

San Francisco Green Business Program
Resources
Toolkit

Marin Sanitary Service
Mandatory commercial recycling law 
Resources for a successful recycling program

CalRecycle
Information for business & industry

SmartLights
Application and details - get a no-cost energy audit and help upgrading to efficient lighting

San Rafael Airport
Case study - how the airport created a one-megawatt solar farm