Wyckoff Certified Green Business Recognition Program
Wyckoff takes great pride in its commitment to help reduce pollution, protect our natural resources, conserve energy and overall greening of our community. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint (the amount of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases produced as a result of our daily living) through implementation of environmentally sustainable best practices.
The Wyckoff Green Business Recognition Program recognizes local Wyckoff businesses for their pledge to implement environmentally sustainable best practices. If you would like to become a Wyckoff Green Business, please completed the online application. You must complete at least TWO (2) sustainable actions in each of the categories on the checklist to be certified. You will receive a frameable certificate, a copy of the Wyckoff Green Business logo to display on your website, and a window cling for your store front acknowledging your sustainable achievement. Your business will also be added to our online local registry of Wyckoff Green Businesses (see list below.)
Why Become a Wyckoff Green Business?
- To Be Socially Responsible- more customers/clients are purchasing brands/services based on social and environmental impact. Green Business is Good Business!
- To Be Ecologically Correct- lower the earth's carbon footprint by reducing the use of natural and non-renewable resources, reduce waste, conserve energy, reduce pollution, and protect our water supply.
- It Makes Good Economic Cents $$$ - to purchase products locally and put money back into our community.
To be certified you can complete the online Wyckoff Green Business Recognition Application HERE
Wyckoff Certified Green Business Recipients
Another great registry for Green business is The NJ Sustainable Business Registry (NJSBR). It is an organization that collaborates with the Rutgers New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). It is a FREE Registry that recognizes and promotes green businesses. NJ Sustainable Business Registry strives to:
- recognize and promote New Jersey sustainable businesses
- help New Jersey businesses implement sustainable practices through no cost NJSBDC Sustainability Consultants
- share resources on sustainability to educate and encourage all New Jersey businesses to adopt green practices
- increase transparency for NJ Consumers
To register your business with the NJSBR, you will need to fill out an online member form at NJ Sustainable Business Registry.
- Write a brief description of Five Sustainable Actions/Practices your business has adopted
- Identify One Measurable Environmental Benefit from a practice
Identify One Cost Savings from a Practice
According to NJ Wastewise, a division of the NJDEP, Businesses Can Save Money and Reduce Waste Through Purchasing One of the best ways to save money and prevent waste in business operations is through smart purchasing practices, such as the following strategies and policies:
➢ Perform lifecycle cost analyses that include an assessment of a product’s maintenance, energy and water use, and disposal costs;
➢ Allow a price preference for durable, reusable, repairable, and recycled products;
➢ Conduct a pre-purchase review to consider alternatives to disposable and single use products;
➢ Re-evaluate items to be purchased to make sure that they are really necessary;
➢ Practice “just-in-time supply” to avoid over purchasing and spoilage;
➢ Buy concentrated cleaning solutions in bulk form;
➢ Purchase products without packaging, with less packaging, or in reusable packaging;
➢ Ask vendors to take back packaging;
➢ Purchase copiers and printers that make two-sided copies;
➢ Purchase refurbished toner cartridges;
➢ Negotiate longer, more comprehensive warranties and service contracts for equipment;
➢ Educate employees about waste prevention through purchasing;
➢ Try to repair, refurbish, or rebuild before buying new; and
➢ Purchase quality used or re-manufactured products
LEARN HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BUSINESS' CARBON FOOTPRINT
CLICK HERE TO LEARN 7 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR OFFICE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR YOUR COMPANY
To learn more about what you can do to become a Wyckoff Green Business, the links below will take you to sites with more information.
RESOURCES:
NJ Clean Communities Litter Prevention for Business
NJ Sustainable Business Registry Promotional Toolkit for Businesses
NJ Sustainable Business Registry (NJSBR)
NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Sustainable Business Guide
US Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Marketplace
Bergen County Utilites Authority Recycling Handbook for Businesses
5 Steps to Reduce Plastic & Benefit Your Business- Restaurants/Eateries
NJDEP Sustainable Supermarket Operations
NJDEP Sustainable Medical Facilities Guide
USEPA Best Management Water Practices for Commercial Business
New Jersey Wastewise Business Network
US EPA Sustainable Management of Food
NJDEP Climate Change Action for Businesses
