Local Businesses Solicited To Help Shape New Green Leaf Program
Implementing green practices at anyone’s business can generate more profit and other added benefits. Consumers are becoming more socially conscious, and are looking to support green businesses. In an increasing difficult business environment, securing a green edge helps make a business more competitive and sustainable. It creates a healthier work environment for you and your employees, and also improves staff retention. All this, and helping the planet too!
Shorewood businesses are currently being solicited to participate in a new project sponsored by the Village of Shorewood Conservation Committee called the Green Leaf Award. The goal of the project is to promote green practices among local businesses. Only in its infancy, the project is looking to recruit and train volunteers to conduct green business audits for Shorewood building owners and business tenants. Topics covered in the audit will include energy, transportation, waste reduction, water and air quality, responsible purchasing, building and remodeling, food, and education. When a Shorewood business meets specified criteria it will receive a Green Leaf Award. The Shorewood Business Improvement District will acknowledge winners of a Green Leaf Award at its annual meeting held each fall.
The Conservation Committee is seeking local business owners who are interested in helping to plan the project and possibly be a guinea pig to test out the new green business audit tool being developed by the committee. If you are interested in learning more, contact Leah Dobkin at leahdobkin@aol.com.