CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESS TESTIMONIALS

Alan Rice Automotive
3545 Soquel Drive, Soquel

"We chose to participate in the Green Business Program because we believe playing an active role in preserving the environment is an important aspect to conducting business. We have always paid close attention to minimizing the impact my business leaves and are now better able to communicate that to our customers."

Aleene Althouse Agency-State Farm
346 Union Street, Suite 2, Santa Cruz

As State Farm agent, I make it my business to be like a good neighbor; and I believe a good neighbor is a green one. I built my agency around helping people protect themselves and their loved ones, and a great way to start is by helping to protect our environment.

—Aleene Althouse

Alfresco
1130 Pacific Ave., Kiosk 2

“I am passionate about the environment and try to be as responsible as possible. I drive an electric car and use all biodegradable serve ware. I recycle and conserve whenever possible. I am proud to receive the Green Business Award.”

—Alfresco owner, Marilyn Strayer

Aloha Island Grille
1700 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz

“We are offically a member of the Green Business program and are conscious of our impact on the environment! We strive to adhere to and maintain the standards of the program and are proud to be part of it! Plus we love to surf and know what goes into our precious ocean! Continue to help perpetuate this mindset and encourage your favorite business(s) to participate in this invaluable program! Together we can help our children’s children to have a safe and happy future in and out of da water!”

—Numa Trepanier and Tim Hunt, Owners

Aptos Burger Company
106 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos

“If you care about the environment then you care about being a Green Business”

—Owner, Terry Foltz

Business Made Better
4630 Soquel Dr., Ste. 8C, Soquel

"Being involved in the Green Business Program fits right in with what we do at Business Made Better: helping small business owners improve their businesses. Whether becoming a greener business is a small step or a large one, it is always an improvement.

Keeping the environment in mind is something I do naturally, but by going through the Green Business Certification, I’ve learned many new tips. I’m happy to report that I am already incorporating pointers on “going green” into the information I provide to business owners.

I hope that when clients see our Green Business certificate, their reaction will not be to congratulate us, but to stop and think about what changes they can make in their own business."

—Jenevieve Brackett

Delaware North Parks & Resorts at Asilomar
Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds
800 Asilomar Blvd. Pacific Grove

"With GreenPath, our ISO 14001 registered environmental management system; we are committed to reducing the negative environmental impacts from our operations. Stewardship is a core value of our company and we are committed to continuous environmental improvement. We are proud to be a member of the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program and through the application process we learned that there are still some areas that we can improve in. Our goal now is to comply with every single check list item on the application, thus furthering our commitment to environmental improvement."

—Rick Wood, Facilities & Environmental Manager
DNCP&R at Asilomar

Bee Clene Carpet Cleaning and Bay Building Janitorial
834 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz

"We conduct our business with respect and care for our environment and implement strategies that achieve the greatest benefit for everyone. The Green Business Program has proven to be a valued partner in achieving these goals."

—Patty Enriquez

Big Brothers Big Sisters (Salinas Office)
161 Main Street, #3, Salinas

"Being a Green Business allows us the opportunity to show the community that it is not just kids we care about. Big Brothers Big Sisters also has a commitment to minimizing environmental impact in small, day-to-day ways. As a non profit agency, we know that every penny counts, and by going green we are able to save green. We are proud to be the only one-to-one mentoring agency for youth in Salinas, and now we have yet another reason to be proud; being the only youth serving agency to go green! We hope to be leaders in creating a safer, greener Salinas."

—Alicia Lampley, Program Manager

Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar Boulevard, Aptos

“In the long run we’re hoping to save a lot,” Vinolus said. The biggest savings come from the industrial water sprayer in the kitchen, Fleming said. The new low-flow spray heads will save around $3,000 a year, Vinolus estimated. The new efficient lighting will prevent 1,400 pounds of greenhouse gases from reaching the atmosphere. Of all things, Vinolus, who has run Bittersweet for 10 years, seemed most exited about the food waste recycling that allows food scraps to decompose into a nutrient-rich fertilizer. “The compost turns back into food. It completes the cycle,” he said. [as quoted in the Register Pajaronian Newspaper, 4/23/05]

—Thomas Vinolus, Proprietor and Chef

Café Cruz
2621 41st Ave., Soquel

“It was easy to become a Green Business and integrate water conservation, recycling and more into our business practices. The program matches our values and so we felt it was the right thing to do.”

—Steve Wilson, President

Café LimeLight
1016 Cedar St., Santa Cruz

"Café LimeLight, a small, family run business with limited resources, went Green. If we did it, then every chain and large company can too. All they need is the will to do the right thing. Without a healthy planet to live on, the bottom line means nothing."

—Billy Thompson, Proprietor

Calpine Monterey Cogen
831 Walker St, Watsonville

"Calpine is one of the largest power generators in the U.S . and our fleet of renewable geothermal and low-carbon natural gas power plants is among the cleanest in the nation. Calpine is proud to partner with our communities. We diligently operate our facility in an environmentally responsible manner that promotes waste prevention and places the highest priority of health and safety,"

—Dan Arellano, General Manager of South Bay Projects

CAN Insurance Services
P.O. Box 640, Capitola

"The staff at CAN Insurance Services are pleased to be certified by the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program and fully support the efforts in conserving our water, energy, and waste to make a cleaner and safer environment for our community. Because we support nonprofit organizations throughout California by providing them with cost saving insurance, this was just another way we can help a great cause on a day-to-basis!"

—Staff

Car Care Center
2852A Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

"Before oil and antifreeze bottle recycling, the auto
center where my shop is located, was sending to our
land fill, enough empty oil quart bottles in a year to
fill a average home from floor to ceiling.

—Art Vasconcellos, Owner

City of Scotts Valley
City Hall

“As Mayor of the City of Scotts Valley I am honored that Scotts Valley is the first city to be part of the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program. With a continued effort on the part of many businesses we can make a big difference in protecting our environment”

—Mayor, Stephanie Aquillar

Charlie Hong Kong Restaurant
1141 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

"Our intention is to operate our business in a sustainable manner.  We follow the core values: to conserve, protect, and respect the environment natural and human.  We are committed to serving organic food, buying locally grown produce and using local venders as much as possible.  We appreciate the recognition and collaboration of other businesses.  Thank you to the County and City of Santa Cruz for taking on this important project."

Crow’s Nest Restaurant
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

“The owners and employees of the Crow’s Nest feel very strongly about the greening of our business. It’s a natural for us to be participating in the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program, and we are excited about continuing this on a daily basis.”

—Mike McClellan, Manager

Cruz Car Wash
2731, 41st Ave, Soquel

"The Green Business Program allowed me to sharpen up my business in a number of areas; all of which were logical and have a direct economic impact on my business. We’re disposing of less trash, we’re able to re-light the facility with cost effective equipment and I was the beneficiary of a number of good ideas that had been developed at other places."

—Jeremy Levin, Owner

Dairy Queen Capitola
816 Bay Ave, Capitola

"Following the guidelines of the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program has resulted in conserving environmental resources in a number of ways such as using less electricity, using less water, using products made from recycled products, and greatly increasing our recycling program. At the same time we are saving money by doing so, getting good feedback from our customers, and feeling good about conserving. It is truly a win win situation."

—Michael Babich, Owner

Dharma’s Restaurant
4250 Capitola Road, Capitola

“As an older Green Business its great to see others coming on board.”

—Bernie Shapiro, Owner

DMV Clinic
2335 Soquel Drive - Suite G, Santa Cruz

“Being a Green Business is a winning investment in our
future”

—Jack Sparks, Owner

Ecology Action
211 River Street, Santa Cruz

"Receiving our Green Business certification is an important step for Ecology Action as we progress toward our objective of making our operations fully carbon neutral and environmentally sustainable."

Erik's Deli Café
1074 S. Green Valley Road, Watsonville

"It's our responsibility to do what we can to protect our environment."

—Timi Sutton

Forest Hill Auto Service
1123 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove

“In keeping our oceans and environment cleaner we can all do our small part in order to have a larger cumulative effect. We have already seen a 10% reduction in our energy costs through being part of the program. In addition, we are hoping that the Green Business Program will continue to foster better relationships between businesses and county regulatory agencies.”

—Bob Constant, Owner

Geo H. Wilson
250 Harvey West Boulevard, Santa Cruz

"The Green Business Program has given us the opportunity to improve and expand our business practices. Diverse business members can provide pro-environmental leadership to make the Monterey Bay Area a better place."

—Geo H. Wilson , Owner

Gino’s Carco Santa Cruz Auto Recycling
3315 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz

“Our business is Auto Recycling and Parts. By the very nature of our business, we are preserving the natural resources and saving the environment. Since we have become a Green Business, it has enhanced our business both Ecologically and Economically. To be a certified Green Business is good for our Community and the Environment. We are proud to be Green and encourage every Business to go Green.”

—Gino Tayebi, Owner

Greg Bellows Plumbing Inc.
2541 S Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel

"Protecting the environment and our oceans has always been important to us at Bellows Plumbing. So becoming a Green Business was an easy and natural decision. We are constantly finding new and better ways to recycle and reuse our work materials. Plus we continue to offer new products that help our clients protect the environment and reduce energy and resource usage."

—Jason Schlunt, Bellows Plumbing Inc.

Hans Auto Repair
384 Olympia Avenue, Seaside

"We strive to be conscious of our impact on the environment and felt we needed to do our part to protect the planet and our beautiful Monterey Bay. Becoming a Green Business was an easy decision. Being green is a great investment in our future and the future of our planet. We sincerely hope that more businesses will also become Green Certified. Going through the process is easy and totally worth it."

—Michael Brooks and Tracy Polockow

Henderson Automotive Repair
982 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz

“We at Henderson Automotive are pleased to be a part of the Green Business Program because we want to give back to the community and help the environment.”

—Greg Henderson, Owner

Intero Real Estate Services
1115 Mission Street, Santa Cruz

"Intero Real Estate Services, Santa Cruz, is striving to improve the quality of homes while reducing the impact on our natural resources and environment. Together, we envision a more energy efficient, less wasteful environment. A cleaner planet is possible, and we're starting here."

—Intero Real Estate Services

Jackson Landscape
216 Central Ave, Capitola

Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.
515 Swift Street, Santa Cruz

"We are excited about what the Green Business program means for our community and the region. Our participation in the program reflects our long-standing philosophy to utilize sustainable design principles and promote environmental awareness. Being a Green Business member supports our mission of blending built and natural environments, ecological stewardship and preserving natural systems for generations to enjoy."

—Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.

KRXA
495 Elder Ave., Ste. 8, Sand City

"Thank you for the honor of receiving the Green Business Certification. We're proud of this award because we're conscious of our stations ecological impact. Going green is the wave of the future, and is necessary for all businesses as a way to support the health of our communities, our children and our Earth."

—Deborah Lindsay

L’Atelier Salon
114 Pearl Alley Santa Cruz

"Change begins within, change begins with L'Atelier.  We look forward to being a part of the beautiful you."

—Jenna Culver, Owner

L&M Auto Repair
27 1st Street, Watsonville

“It feels good to do our part to protect the planet. My employees are into it and so are my customers.” [as quoted in the Register Pajaronian Newspaper, 8/26/04]

—Mike Cisneros, Owner

La Posta
538 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Being a green business was important to us from the very start. Going through the city program was easy, and getting certified a gratifying final step. It is great that the city acknowledges and supports businesses such as ours - where recycling, conservation, and using fresh local organic meat and produce are fundamental. The owners and staff of La Posta Vecchia are proud to be a Certified Green Business.

—Emily Avila, Dining Room Manager

Light & Motion

"We pride ourselves in being environmentally responsible and qualifying for the Green Business Award was a logical step for us. We're very proud of the award and excited about being a part of such a great program."

—Barrett Heywood, CEO, Light & Motion Industries

L. Kershner Design
200 Washington Street, Suite 207

“L. Kershner Design is pleased to be known as a Green Business in Santa Cruz. As members of the US Green Building Council, we are dedicated to bringing green design to our clients and our community. Being a Green Business is one more way to join our community in creating a sustainable future. We enjoy the benefits of protecting our environment with daily practice: recycling, using efficient lighting, conserving water use, and acting responsibly. We are really pleased Santa Cruz embraces sustainability, and we know we are in good company with other businesses here.”

Michael’s On Main
2591 Main Street, Soquel

“This whole Green Business Program has been fantastic. Not only is it very good for the environment, economically it’s fantastic too. It’s very important for the environment and I’m very excited to be a part of this program.”

—Michael Clark, Owner

Midtown Montessori
818 N. Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz

“We used the Green Business Certification as a way to approach the design, construction and daily operation of our child care center to help reduce the negative impact on our environment while providing the healthiest work space possible. The responsibility for conserving and sustaining our world as a healthy environment for future generations rests with us all. The Green Business Certification is the beginning of our ability to use the shaping power of living our environmental values as a daily example to the children we teach.”

—Donna Saffren and Bryan Campbell

Mick's Automotive
1257 Thompson Avenue, Santa Cruz

"I have been running a green shop for years that's why when I heard about this program I wanted to become a Certified Green Business"

—Tracy Cotton, Owner

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
299 Foam St, Monterey

"The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is dedicated to protect the natural resources in one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world... our coasts and waters of central California. The Green Business Program offers an avenue to fulfill that dedication to our environment and has motivated the staff to share creative ideas to exceed the basic greening expectations. In keeping our office green, we hope to keep the ocean blue and flourishing with rich resources for future generations to enjoy."

Nature First Tree Care
5738 Soquel Dr, Soquel

New Leaf Community Market
1210 41st. Avenue, Capitola

"Our mission is to nourish and sustain the community, so it is a given that we would want to be green and we appreciate the effort that the County is making to assist businesses to become Greener. As 'Green' as we thought we were, we appreciate the innovative ideas to improve our environmental performance."

— Chris Quinn, Co-owner

New Leaf Community Market
1134 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

"Our mission is to nourish and sustain the community, so it is a given that we would want to be green and we appreciate the effort that the City is making to assist businesses to become Greener. As 'Green' as we thought we were, we appreciate the innovative ideas to improve our environmental performance."

—Chris Quinn, Co-owner

New Leaf Community Market
2351 Mission Street, Santa Cruz

"Our mission is to nourish and sustain the community, so it is a given that we would want to be green and we appreciate the effort that the City is making to assist businesses to become Greener. As 'Green' as we thought we were, we appreciate the innovative ideas to improve our environmental performance."

—Chris Quinn, Co-owner

New Leaf Community Market, Felton
6240 Hwy 9, Felton

"We wanted to become a Green Business because it fits our desire to be leaders and not followers.  We were the first store in North America to become a certified organic retailer.  We filled our roof with solar panels. And we reduce, reused, and recycle everything we can.  We are honored to be part of the Green Community.

—Nellie Donovan, General Manager

New Native Inc.
135 Aviation Way # 14, Watsonville

"The Green Business Program is excellent! Becoming a greener business is a step-by-step process. The program has been a great help in diminishing our company's carbon footprint by reducing our use of resources. At New Native, Inc., we believe that gratitude and respect for natural resources and all humans and animals is essential for creating a world of health, peace and prosperity.

Thanks very much to everyone who helped us through the Green Business Program!"

—Nancy Main, Owner

Nordic Naturals
94 Hangar Way, Watsonville

"Nordic Naturals is proud to be a member of the Green Business program. We strive to be the industry leaders of pure omega oils. But our commitment doesn't end with just our oils. There is a direct link between our product and our environment. Without preserving the oceans and the environment, we wouldn't be able to provide pure and great tasting omega oils to our customers."

—Jackie Chuang, CoOp Advertising

Nuevo
2-1490 East Cliff, Santa Cruz

“We are proud to be a Green Business and do our part to protect the environment.”

—Ruben Partida, President

Oasis Hair and Skin Care
1664 Soquel Drive

"Oasis Hair and Skin Care is dedicated to creating a green, relaxing, rejuvenating environment where your beauty and well being are our priorities."

—Wendy Rae Johnson & Pamela Freitas, Owners

Pacific Motor Service
550 E. Franklin St., Monterey

“Being a Green Business establishes with the community at large that I care about our environment and that our business takes great pains to keep our automotive repair business as environmentally friendly as we can.”

—Kevin Donahue, Owner

Palace Art & Office Supply
1407 Pacific Ave

"Palace Art & Office Supply has been a business leader in the Santa Cruz community since 1949. Our mission statement supports a desire to be perceived as 'excellent' in all we do. Becoming a Certified Green Business further demonstrates our commitment to be a socially responsible and dynamic business. We support wholeheartedly those organizations who have helped us to 'step up' and take our environmental practices to a higher level."

—Roy Trowbridge, President

Passionfish
701 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove

"The GBP has been a huge boost for us, no doubt. It has given us the recognition for things that we have been doing for years, helped us to achieve even more things that we were unable to do before and has motivated us to continue to find more ways to improve our operations so that we are even more sustainable, impact our environment less and give our staff a work environment that is healthy."

—Cindy Walter, Co-Owner

Pearce European & Japanese
3301 Portola Dr.#6, Santa Cruz

"Hello, we are Pearce European & Japanese, proud supporters of our environment and dedicated to quality service for our customers."

—Chris Immel, Owner

Ponds Away, Inc
2800 S. Rodeo Gulch Rd. #B, Soquel

"The application process was great. We encourage all businesses to apply and learn new methods of lowering our impact on the earth."

—Kirk Samis, President

Porter/Kresge Dining Hall
University of California/ Santa Cruz
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz

"We do it because it is good for us, good for our students, and good for our planet. It's what a campus community does."

—Clint Jeffries

Preferred Plumbing
80 Airport Blvd., Freedom

"We at Preferred Plumbing have always educated our staff on the most environmental business practices and strive to communicate this to our customers.
Some examples would be super efficient office lighting, hydronic heating and timers on lighting and fans. We also use a paperless administrative system and use the reverse side of plans, that would typically be discarded, for notes, scheduling and drawings. As for our plumbing services, they include: Rain water catchment systems, Gray Water systems, Solar and on demand water heating,low water consumption fixtures, drip irrigation, and water usage design and sizing. Naturally the above commitments are the beginning steps in our efforts to sustain our children's future."

—Jeff Rodriguez, Owner

Renovations
9698 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel

“As the1st certified Green Business in Carmel Valley, we at Renovations are very excited about the opportunity to align our office practices with our commitment to sustainability. Through innovative, sustainable actions we are able not only to create value and beauty beyond expectation for our clients, but also help to contribute to the long-term global vision of respect, reuse and recycle. Renovations promises our clients will feel the excitement of getting something special. Being a part of the Green Business Program helps us to deliver that promise.”

Rick’s Auto Shop
1050 B 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz

“It’s been good for our business and we’ve been surprised by how many customers have been impressed and happy that we are a Green Business.”

“I am extremely pleased with all the business I have been receiving from the advertising associated with the Green Business Program. I no longer advertise on the radio because I have been getting plenty of customers that come to our shop because we are a Green.”

—Ricky Pearce, Owner

Rock Solid Engineering Inc.
1100 Main Street, Watsonville

"One of the benefits of being the owner of Rock Solid Engineering, Inc., is that I get to choose the direction the company will follow. When I heard about the Green Business Certification, I saw an opportunity to join a growing movement towards protecting our environment. I have grown up here on the central coast and enjoy the beautiful surroundings that we call home. I was eager to learn some simple steps that our firm could take to reduce our impact on the environment. Many of the suggestions are quite simple and inexpensive to implement. In addition, we recently expanded our office and moved in to a large office space. I took the opportunity of this expansion to purchase a non-nuclear density gauge. For those of you not in this field of work, we use a density to gauge to measure the density of the soil at job sites. For the past few decades the standard for this type of testing has been a nuclear density gauge which uses a small radioactive element. There is now new technology to accomplish the same task without the radioactive element. To my knowledge, we are the only Geotechnical firm in this county to use the non-nuclear gauge."

—Yvette Wilson, Owner

Rusty’s Honda & Mazda Repair
318 River Street, Santa Cruz

“Rusty’s has been green with our fluids, filters and cardboard recycling program for over 20 years. The Certified Green Business program has allowed us to use new resources to enhance the practices we already have in place. We all need to do our part to keep our earth clean for future generations.”

—Rusty Carl, Owner

Santa Cruz Community Credit Union
324 Front Street, Santa Cruz

"We are delighted to be a certified green business.  We support sustainability through our own policies and through our Get Green personal and business loan program."

Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Road, Capitola

“The Green Business Program has offered us an opportunity to take a leadership role in the local food service industry showing other businesses how to go green.”

—Michael Scanlon, General Manager

Specialized Auto
2415 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz

"We believe it is mankind's role to be responsible stewards of the Planet we have been given. That is why at Specialized Auto we have always tried to be a green business. We not only conform in every area of recycling and hazardous materials management, we are Solar Power as well! Our Solar Panels generate enough electricity to keep 65,000 tons of CO2 from being produced every year. Our recycling of scrap metals, antifreeze, oils, paper, and cardboards keep these materials in the loop and out of the landfill. Our purchasing of recycled paper products of all kinds helps to create a market incentive for the use and creation of even more recycled products. Helping people keep their vehicles in good running condition and from leaking fluids keeps our immediate environment much cleaner. The Green Business program is great in that it gives all businesses in Santa Cruz more incentive and resources to do these things, and we are excited and grateful for the opportunity to participate in it."

—General Manager

Strategic Construction Management, Inc.
350 Coral Street, Suite E

"Before going through the Green Business process we thought we were doing a lot already. However through the application process we discovered other easy ways to improve our green business practices and increase staff awareness. As a firm that specializes in 'Projects that Make a Difference,' being part of the Green Business Program helps us set a good example for our clients and offers opportunities to talk about the importance of incorporating sustainability and green building strategies in our projects."

—David Tanza, AIA CCM, Vice President

Taqueria Sofia’s
112 Rancho del Mar, Aptos

“We are proud to be in this program because it helps the environment plus its great for our business! We have also learned new ways to protect our resources.”

—Owner, Robert Cordova

Triad Electric
1438 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz

"In addition to myself and staff having a commitment to higher environmental standards, we have found that being a green Business is actually a positive economic move. Many of the requirements actually save money. Once systems were in place our efficiency has also increased."

—Michael Termini, Owner

Toyota of Santa Cruz
4200 Auto Plaza Dr, Capitola

"It is the right thing to do."

—Steve Vollers, Service Manager

Tristar Home Loan Services, Inc.
221-G Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley

"We’re all proud to be helping the environment and are really excited that Tristar is being recognized by the County’s Green Incentives program. Our hope is that more of our local companies will take an active role and join the program. We can all have such a big impact on our environment, whether it’s right here in the Monterey Bay or globally. It all starts right here at home."

—Office Manager, Lynn Bridges-Smith

Vanguard Realtors
655 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz

“We noticed an article and advertisement in the Good Times and we inquired about the program. We have always been conscientious about conservation but this program raised our level of understanding. We are delighted to be the first real estate office to be certified.”

UC Santa Cruz-Crown/Merrill Dining Hall and Banana Joe's Cafe
1156 High Street

"We do it because it is good for us, good for our students, and good for our
planet. It's what a campus community does."

—Clint Jeffries, Food Service Manager
Crown/Merrill Dining, UC, Santa Cruz

Water Star Motors
318A River Street, Santa Cruz

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with all of the people involved with the Green Business Program. Everyone is bright, cooperative, energetic and willing to assist us with every step along the way to becoming GREEN. Henry and I are very happy to be a part of this program. We feel being Green helps to conserve the earth’s resources and is a good way to be environmentally responsible. We have also started saving more money…our garbage pickup is down by $33.00/month. Keep up the great work. Let’s get all of Santa Cruz and Monterey GREEN!

—Henry and Lisa Carter, Owners

Web of Life Field School
and Camp Monte Toyon
220 Cloister Lane, Aptos

"Our Priority is to provide a beautiful natural camping and retreat site where all ages can enjoy, explore and learn about themselves and nature. As a Green Business Partner, we are better able to provide a positive, successful, environmentally friendly role model for the many visitors we serve each year."

— Staff

Whole Foods Market

"Whole Foods Market is proud to be part of the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program. We are committed to reducing our contribution to landfill and protecting our environment from toxic pollution.

We recycle as much plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass as we can by providing clearly marked bins for customers and Team Members. Each week, we divert four tons of waste from landfill through composting.

We offer battery recycling and ink cartridge refilling services in our store. We conserve energy with efficient lighting. We are working on converting our regional fleet of vehicles to bio-diesel fuel, and on sourcing more compostable disposables.

Thank you Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program. It's good to be part of the solution."

—Jody Quintana, Green Mission Specialist, Whole Foods Market

Wired Wash Café and Ultramat
135 and 501 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz

“The Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program has helped us build our awareness with our employees, customers, and community that each business plays a role in keeping our oceans and environment a cleaner and better place and that we can all do our part in order to have a larger cumulative effect.”

—Paul Cody, Owner

York School
9501 York Rd., Monterey

“For York School, going green is not an option. It’s our responsibility imbedded in our philosophy. As a school, we must prepare our students for their future world. As leaders, we must preserve our world for its future citizens. Looking forward, we see that the future needs us to be smart about what we teach and how we live, which is why we're proud that York is the first school in Monterey County to be certified with the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program.”

– Chuck Harmon, Head of School