Communication and Management
10 Keys for educating & engaging employees around environmental policy
Writing an environmental policy statement
Putting Energy Into Profits.pdf
EPA Small Business Environmental Management Guide.pdf
Contractors
EcoRob
Computing
Tech Networks of Greater Boston
Energy Saving Tips by Type of Business
Auto Dealer
Commercial Real Estate Grocery and Convenience Store
Home-Based Businesses
Lodging Industry
Renters and Tenants
Restaurants
Retail businesses
Energy Savings Rebates & Programs
NSTAR Small Business Solutions (Energy Efficiency audits)
http://www.nstaronline.com/business/energy_efficiency/electric_programs/small_business_solutions.asp
Energy Star Small Business Program (Energy Efficiency information and guidelines)
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=small_business.sb_index
Food
Clear Flour Bread, Brookline, MA
Taza Chocolate, Somerville, MA
Cabot Cheddar, Montpelier, VT
Vermont Butter and Cheese, Barre, VT
Maine Root Sodas (available through United Natural Foods, Associated Buyers, Big Sky Naturals)
Madhouse Munchies chips, Colchester, VT (available through United Natural Foods, Associated Buyers, Big Sky Naturals)
McKenzies of Vermont
King Arthur Flour , Norwich, VT (not locally-grown wheat, but a local, employee-owned company with good business practices)
Rao's Coffee, Haldley, MA
Green Cleaning
Why clean green?
GoGreen ProClean cleaning company
Green Cleaning Products
Green Seal Certified Products Database
Green Restaurant Association Endorsed Product Guide
Green Products
Green Restaurant Association Endorsed Product Guide
Treecycle Recycled Paper Products
Waste Reduction & Disposal
Compost
Composting in an office
Save That Stuff
Reduce & Reuse
Boston Materials Exchange Program
Boston Materials Resources Center
Boston Sample Drop/Shop
Business Junk Mail Reduction Project
Extras for Creative Learning Clearinghouse
Greengoat
Somerville Freecycle
Oil for biofuels
SVO Link
Smartfuel community bio-energy
Recycle
City of Somerville - Recycling Program for Businesses
(Paper, cardboard, glass bottles, and cans -- one time $50 purchase of 64 gallon toter and free pick-ups)
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb Disposal
Conigliaro Industries
Carpet recycling
Earthworm, Inc.
Will recycle "technotrash"
Green Grease Monkeys
Free cooking vegetable oil pick-ups for restaurants
Mass Recycle
Save That Stuff
Packing Peanuts Recycling
The UPS Store 411-A Highland Avenue, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 617-776-4949
US EPA: Donate or Recycle Computer & other Electronic Products
Staples Office Superstore
Will take your old computer for a $10 charge
Trade Organizations
Green Restaurant Association
Water Conservation
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Water Conservation for Businesses
EPA WaterSense
Other Resources
Sustainable Business Leader Program Resource