News and events
| February 15, 2012 | This year's Green Business Program Luncheon is located at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott from 11:30am-1:30pm. This event honors businesses achieving certification in 2011 and encourages new businesses to apply for certification. This year's speaker is Rick Crandall, Director of Environmental Stewardship, Southern California Division, Albertsons. More event information > |
| September 13, 2011 | Press Release - Green Business Program Santa Barbara County Certifies Four New Green Businesses |
| Deadline: September 14, 2011 |
Pollution Prevention Week 2011: Star in your own 60 seconds-or-less video that shows what you are doing to promote pollution prevention. Check out the website for info on the Pollution Prevention Week video contest and the great prizes, including winning video being shown at the San Francisco Green Film Festival. |
| August 21-24, 2011 | West Coast Green Lodging Conference in South Lake Tahoe, CA |
| May 10, 2011 | 2011 Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) Application cycle opens April 22 - June 22, 2011 |
| Apr 13, 2011 | Press Release - The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County Announces the Certification of Six Local Businesses. |
| Feb 7, 2011 | Press Release - Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County Certifies Three Green Businesses Companies to be honored at luncheon event Wednesday, February 9, 11:30 am Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, Buellton |
| Jan 6, 2011 | Press Release - The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County Announces the Certification of Four Local Businesses. |
| Dec 8, 2010 | The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County will host our second annual Luncheon on February 9, 2011 to honor businesses achieving certification during 2010 and to educate and encourage new businesses to apply for certification. Event details. |
Sep 27, 2010 |
Nominations are now open for EPA Region 9's Environmental Awards To see more information and nominate individuals and organizations, go to: www.epa.gov/region9/awards Each year U.S. EPA's Pacific Southwest office encourages citizens to nominate individuals or organizations for Environmental Awards. Awards can be given to anyone, such as scientists, teachers, journalists, citizen activists, young people, organizations, business representatives, public officials, and others committed to protecting public health and preserving our natural surroundings. Award Categories are: Clean Air Technology; Climate Change Champion * Climate Change Science * Environmental Justice Champion; Green Business of the Year; Green Chemistry; Green Government; Low-Impact Development for Water Quality; Sustainable Agriculture Champion; Tribal Environmental Protection; Youth Leader; Zero-Waste Advocate. |
| Sep 22, 2010 | Press Release - Green Business Program Santa Barbara County Certifies Eight Green Businesses |
Sep 20, 2010 |
This week is National Pollution Prevention Week. To celebrate, the Western Sustainablilty and Pollution Prevention Network (WSPPN) and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) collected videos to inspire others to take one small step to reduce their environmental impact. View the videos on YouTube. |
Aug 10, 2010 |
SCE now offers On-Bill Financing 0% Interest, No-Fees Loans for Energy Efficiency Projects. Implement your energy efficiency projects affordably and with ease. |
| Jun 29, 2010 | The Green Business Program Automotive Guidebook is now available for download. |
| April 29, 2010 | Certified Green Business Shoreline Cafe was named Business Recycler of the Year by Looking Good Santa Barbara for their 2009 Spirit of Service Awards. |
April 17-18, 2010 |
The Community Environmental Council's Santa Barbara Earth Day will be Saturday and Sunday, April 17-18, at Alameda Park. For info, visit www. SBEarthDay.org. Green Business Santa Barbara County will be there, sharing a booth with the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and Santa Barbara Car Free. Stop by and see us! |
| Apply Apr 15 - Jun 15, 2010
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California businesses and nonprofits are encouraged to showcase their voluntary waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation efforts by applying for recognition in the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) 2010 Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP). Apply online at www.calrecycle.ca.gov/wrap. For info call (916) 341-6199, or email wrap@calrecycle.ca.gov. |
| Feb 2, 2010 | Press Release - Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County Certifies Three Green Businesses. Companies to be honored at breakfast event Friday, February 5, 7:30 am Santa Maria Inn, Santa Maria. |
| Submit by Mar 26, 2010
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The Green Shorts Film Festival is an annual online film festival about saving our planet, helping our environment and being green. The 2010 contest theme is “Bringing it Home” (the theme of the Community Environmental Council’s South Coast Earth Day Festival). Submission Deadline is March 26, 2010 to be eligible for prizes including a MacBook Computer. For contest rules and Festival details, visit the Community Environmental Council. |
| Feb 5, 2010 7:30-9:00am |
Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County Breakfast Event to honor businesses achieving certification during 2009 and to educate and encourage new businesses to apply for certification. Event details. |
| Jan 22-24, 2010  |
LA Go Green Expo welcomes over 250 exhibitors, interactive seminars, educational workshops, an eco-film festival and a green marketplace. Speakers for this year’s conference include Ed Begley Jr., Mariel Hemingway, Sophie Uliano, Linda Loudermilk, and more. Event Details. |
| Dec 18, 2010 | Two Santa Barbara County business were awarded the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The Chumash Casino and Valle Verde Retirement Community are both past Green Award winners and are working on becoming certified under the Green Business Program. |
| Nov 18, 2009 11:00am |
Media & public invited to presentation by the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott in Buellton. Complimentary refreshments and tours of the hotel will be offered. Details. |
| Nov 11, 2009 | Press Release - Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County Certifies Five More Green Businesses Including First Lodging Property |
| Sep 9, 2009 | Press Release - Green Business Program Certifies Five Green Businesses |
| Aug 11, 2009
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The California Air Resources Board is now taking nominations through Sept. 3 for its new CoolCalifornia Small Business Award program that will recognize small businesses from across the state that demonstrate climate leadership. |
| Jul 31, 2009
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The City of Santa Barbara, Channelkeeper, Choose to Reuse, and the California Grocers Association have joined together to create the Where’s Your Bag? campaign. The goal of the campaign is to educate the public about the negative environmental effects of plastic and paper single-use bags, and to promote the use of reusable shopping bags. |
| Apr 17, 2009 | The Green Business Program Lodging Guidebook is now available for download. |
| Apr 6, 2009
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Green Business Camp, April 30th 2009. A one-day event in the San Francisco Bay Area that brings together small green business owners and entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating positive environmental and social impact through their businesses and who are committed to successful business growth. For details, go to www.greenbusinesscamp.com. |
| Mar 13, 2009
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Green Shorts Video Contest: The Community Environmental Council is sponsoring a "Green Shorts" Video Contest. This year the contest theme is “Life After Oil” - corresponding with this year’s Santa Barbara Earth Day theme. Upload your video by April 1, 2009. For information, visit the Community Environmental Council. |
| Feb 17, 2009 | FREE e-waste collection event Friday & Saturday,
March 6 & 7, 2009,
9am-4pm.
SEARS Parking Lot,
3845 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. View flyer or visit www.ewastedropoff.com. |
| Feb 4, 2009 | Green Business Program Santa Barbara County Certifies First Green Businesses. See the press release and our first certified businesses. |
| Jan 20, 2009 | The Green Business Program Restaurant Guidebook is now available for download. |
| Dec 17, 2008 | The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County was announced to the public with a press release and an introductory video. |
| Dec 16, 2008 | The Green Business Program Office/Retail Guidebook is now available for download. |
| Dec 3, 2008 | The Green Business Program announced a breakfast event on February 6 to honor the first group of certified "green" businesses in the County and to recognize past recipients of the Green Award. Event details. |
