Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
1234 6th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.smchamber.com

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce walks the ‘green’ talk as an active partner of the Green Business Certification Program that obtained Green Business Certification. The Chamber also recognizes and promoting Chamber members that are certified. Their office features artificial turf along their front sidewalk which saves costs on landscape maintenance and lowers water bills. Office staff recycles mixed paper, cans, plastic and glass and print cartridges.  They also have a collection box for batteries and cell phones for the public. They stock non-toxic, biodegradable multi-purpose cleaner, dish soap and organic hand soap. Their office is located near major Big Blue Bus routes and they post a ‘How to get to the Chamber using alternative Transportation” page on their website.
The Chamber of Commerce partners with many local, environmental non-profits such as Heal the Bay and Sustainable Works for many Chamber events. They also host the annual Sustainable Quality Award luncheon ceremony honoring local businesses for their efforts.

The Lobster restaurant menu features classic American Seafood that is sustainably certified wild caught or farm raised.   Their most recent and commendable Green Business accomplishment is installing a 9KW solar panels via Solar Santa Monica’s program (www.solarsantamonica.com). Public restrooms have motion sensor sinks installed with 1.28 gallon per minute high efficiency faucet aerators. The Lobster makes great use of natural sunlight in the dining area which looks over Santa Monica Bay and the bar area integrates LED spotlights. They regularly stock Green Seal certified dish soap and hand soap. The Lobster provides excellent financial incentives for employees to commute using alternative transportation. They obtain metro bus passes in bulk quantities so staff can purchase passes at a $50 discount.  The Lobster, located near the popular Santa Monica Pier, also stocks local Big Blue Bus Route Map information to distribute upon request.

Aura Shop
2914 Main Street
Santa Monica CA, 90405
www.aurashop.com

Aura Shop is a resource center for self-awareness and self-empowerment, providing tools and services to balance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy.  They purchase recycled office and janitorial products such as 100% post-consumer content: recycled paper towels, unbleached paper bags for store purchases and printing paper.  Customers are always asked if they need a bag.  Aura Shop participated in the Energy Coalition Free Tune-up program and replaced 20 incandescent high-wattage flood lights with more efficient compact fluorescent alternatives.  They also installed a motion sensor on the storage room light. Upon the retrofits, they immediately saw their energy bill go down $100 on their next bill and continue to see consistent savings each month!

The Bey’s Garden is committed to environmentally responsible business practices in all aspects of the spa. They implement excellent environmental stewardship in their purchasing habits ranging from stocking bamboo towels and robes, post-consumer content recycled paper and floor carpeting, as well as sheets made from recycled polyester microfiber (plastic bottles) which are unbelievably soft to the touch! The Bey's Garden uses natural antiseptics, organic essential oils and also carry a line of non-toxic polish for nail care. Recycled lumber and zero VOC paint were integrated during building renovations.  Gift boxes come with recycled tissue paper and are enclosed with a note reminding customers to reuse and / or recycle the materials.

CaseStack
2850 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 100
Santa Monica , CA 90405
www.casestack.com

CaseStack provides logistics outsourcing services to companies that sell products to retailers, distributors and other manufacturers. This certification signifies that CaseStack's green business operations align with their strategy as a growing business offering green supply chain and total logistics solutions. CaseStack offers retailer-driven consolidation and biodiesel fuelled trucks to minimize emissions while maximizing cost savings. Other highlights of their green business operations include installing devices called "Vending Misers" on vending machines that cut energy use by approximately 40%. CaseStack's IT department uses an application called "Easy GPO", available via Energy Star's website, that enables easy set up for computers to go into sleep mode when not in use after 15 minutes. All the new measures implemented by CaseStack to become Green Business Certified were tracked and compiled in a company 'Green Binder' so they can be shared with customers, press and interested parties.

Hartnell
1515 4 th Street
Santa Monica , CA 90401
310.393.6587
www.hannahartnell.com

Hartnell is a design studio/ salon specializing in elegant bridal and evening gowns with an environmental edge in business operations. Regular incandescent light fixtures have been replaced with energy efficient bulbs. Skylights allow in ample natural daylight for working. Left over fabrics from high end gowns are reused in many ways; either sewn into quilts to raise monies for charity, donated to local fashion design schools or collected by local organization, reDiscover, to reuse in classrooms and programs. Large fabric rolls are also collected by the supplier for reuse. Hanna also boasts many cost savings from these actions including saving her property manager hundreds of dollars per month by replacing one of the trash dumpsters behind her building with a recycling dumpster. She then had her staff hand deliver City blue bins to each tenant in the building to encourage them to start recycling too. And it didn't' stop there. Hanna posted signs on the recycle dumpster with a list of all the various materials acceptable for the city's co-mingled recycling program. Now that's going green with style!

Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau
1920 Main Street. Suite B. Santa Monica, CA, 90405
310.319.6263
www.santamonica.com

Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau achieved Green Business Certification on January 23, 2007. Highlights of their green business practices include environmentally-preferred procurement, employee education and excellent 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' practices, and promoting alternative transportation.

Staff reuses packaging materials, office supplies and durable kitchenware and participates in a comprehensive office-wide co-mingled recycling program for mixed paper, cans, plastic and glass. They post prompts office-wide such as 'Use Water Wisely' and "Turn off Lights" to remind staff to be resource efficient. Their office features superb use of natural day-lighting via built-in skylights and a secure area for staff bicycle storage. Ridesharing, including public transportation options, is reviewed at new employee orientations. Staff performs local errands by foot and walking tours are arranged with out of town visitors when feasible.

RMC Water & Environment
2400 Broadway Blvd. Suite 300. Santa Monica, CA 90404
310.566.6460
www.rmcwater.com

RMC Water & Environment, a civil engineering consulting firm that specializes in planning and design of water resources projects, achieved Green Business Certification on March 8 2007. Highlights of their green business practices include energy savings, energy efficient rated office equipment, environmentally and socially responsible office purchasing.

RMC makes great strides in socially responsibility by purchasing all office items via 'Give Something Back' program, including 'Green Seal' certified 100% recycled, chlorine-free paper. They reduced their energy use by engaging simple power management options available on most office equipment. After setting all computers and copy machines to energy saving default after 5 minutes of inactivity, their monthly energy bill was cut by more than 40%. Light motion sensors are also installed office-wide. They track their energy usage by posting monthly kWh hours used in the office to raise employee awareness. Their most impressive piece of office equipment is a copier/ printer made by Gestetner that uses a soy-based ink toner cartridge.

Ocean View Hotel
1447 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica CA, 90401
www.oceanviewsantamonica.com

Ocean View Hotel achieved Green Business Certification on May 22 2007. Highlights of their green business practices include energy & water efficiency, environmentally conscious office purchasing, and use of less-toxic cleaning chemicals.

Ocean View Hotel is fitted with fluorescent lighting facility-wide. Staff turns off Heating, Ventilation & Cooling (HVAC) units and lights in unoccupied rooms. They purchase 30% post-consumer recycled content office paper and 100% post-consumer content paper towels for public restrooms. They recycle mixed paper & cardboard. Continental breakfast is served with biodegradable plates and cups. Their environmental stewardship is also demonstrated by cleaning guest rooms with a 'Green Seal' certified multi-purpose cleaner. They promote alternative transportation to guests by stocking local Big Blue Bus maps.

Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire, Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403
310.393.7050
www.rusticcanyonwinebar.com

The Rustic Canyon achieved Green Business Certification on July 11, 2007. Highlights of their green business practices include incorporating green building materials upon renovating, purchasing mainly local farmer's market organic produce and diverting 90% of waste from landfill via Reusing and Recycling programs.

Rustic Canyon 's commitment to Sustainability began with renovating the restaurant space in 2006 using eco-friendly materials such as low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints and sustainable bamboo flooring, followed by the installation of a water-free urinal. Their commitment to protecting the natural environment extends to local organic produce from Farmers Markets and only biodegradable to-go containers made from corn-based plastics and unbleached paper. Rustic Canyon minimizes waste output by reusing crates for delivering Farmer's produce and recycling cans, plastic, glass, cardboard and mixed paper as well as all of their food waste. They successfully attain a 90% waste diversion. Excellent use of natural light via windows in dining area. Many of the staff use alternative transportation methods such as biking or carpooling.

Santa Monica Power Yoga
1410 2nd Street, 1st Floor. Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.458.9510
www.poweryoga.com

Power Yoga is the first yoga studio in Santa Monica to achieve Green Business Certification as of September 2007. Highlights of their green business practices include promoting alternative transportation, natural ventilation, and environmentally-preferred procurement ranging from recycled office supplies to hemp and organic cotton retail items.

Santa Monica Power Yoga cleans yoga mats with an organic cleaner and uses non-toxic cleaning chemicals. They facilitate a co-mingled recycling program for mixed paper, cans, plastic and glass. The location is naturally ventilated and windows have tinted film to reduce solar heat gain. To promote alternative transportation at their busy downtown Santa Monica location, they recently installed a bicycle rack onsite for staff and members. Sustainable practices also include supporting the local economy by regularly purchasing flowers from Santa Monica Farmers Market and demonstrating social responsibility by offering donation-based yoga classes and massage services.

Beauty and Wisdom
2307 Main Street. Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.396.4300
http://www.euphorialovesrawvolution.com/BeautyWisdom.html

Beauty and Wisdom, selling chemical free and organic radiant beauty and body care products, achieved Green Business Certification in September 2007. Highlights include eco-conscious procurement ranging from office products to retail items, incorporating green building materials and installing a skylight to allow for natural daylight during renovation.

Beauty and Wisdom purchased many green building materials upon renovating the retail space such as no-VOC paint, sustainable cork flooring and formaldehyde-free shelves. Their 'mandala' room features reclaimed furniture and organic/ fair trade cotton pillows. They demonstrate social responsibility by offering this space as a community room for various events. Sustainable office practices include reusing printer cartridges by refilling the ink directly at Walgreens which not only saves money but also reduces the use of packing materials. Only ONE non-toxic, multi-purpose cleaning chemical is used store-wide.

Lotus East-West Medical Center
2104 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403
310.828.8258
www.lotusew.com

Lotus East-West Medical Center is a holistic primary care center providing acupuncture, oriental and naturopathic medicine along with other related services. They are the first holistic medical center to achieve Green Business Certification in Santa Monica. Highlights of their green business practices include renovating the space with No-VOC paint, non-toxic plyboo flooring and recycled jip-board. They even made a table from left over plyboo flooring strips!

Environmentally-preferred procurement ranges from recycled office supplies to organic cotton linens and pillows. Biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning chemicals are used facility wide. Practitioners stock sanitizers containing organic ingredients and organic herbs when available. Client rooms feature natural light and dimmable low voltage lighting. Fluorescent lights are installed in storage and restrooms. They also promote alternative transportation by stocking Big Blue Bus Route info and display sustainable tips and environmental info.

Blackman and Holberton
201 Wilshire Blvd. Suite A6. Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.458.8898

BBlackman and Holberton provides relocation planning services for businesses. They are the first moving company in Santa Monica to achieve Green Business Certification. Highlights of their green business practices include excellent Reduce, Reuse and Recycle practices and promoting alternative transportation.

Blackman and Holberton use durable crates instead of cardboard boxes during company moves and they make a point to reuse all packing materials when possible. Durable kitchenware is stocked for staff use. Company emails are sent with reminders to consider conserving paper before printing emails unnecessarily. Environmentally-preferred office procurement ranges from recycled letterhead materials to post-it notes. They use less-toxic cleaning products office-wide. Many of the employees practice alternative transportation such as taking public transportation to work or driving hybrid vehicles.

The Ambrose
1255 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 315-1555
www.ambrosehotel.com

The Ambrose is committed to protecting the environment and preserving natural resources.  They are a partner and member of the Green Hotels Association, graduate of Sustainable Works' Business Greening Program and California Sustainable41 winner.  They incorporate environmental stewardship by recycling and composting over 60% of their waste output as well as cleaning guest rooms with non-toxic biodegradable cleaners.  Mini bars and guestrooms are stocked with natural, earth-friendly products.  They strive to purchase locally in order to support Santa Monica economy and promote alternative transportation via Beach Cruiser Bicycle rentals for guests.  The Ambrose regularly donates to non-profit organizations and highlights their accomplishments in their monthly e-newsletter.

Co-opportunity
1525 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 451-8902
www.coopportunity.com

Co-opportunity is a natural foods grocer serving the Santa Monica community since 1976. In all areas of its operations, through the products it sells, and in its interactions with the community, Co-Opportunity's actions are guided by the concept of environmental sustainability and social responsibility. They were the first grocery store in the Westside to install a two-kilowatt, photovoltaic solar power system on the roof -  way back in 1999! They have a storewide buying policy to obtain organic products whenever possible as well as purchase non-toxic paints, cleaning chemicals and sealants. They also provide a reverse-osmosis water filtration system where customers can refill their own water dispensing containers.

Euphoria Loves RAWvolution
2301 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-9501
www.euphorialovesrawvolution.com

Euphoria Loves RAWvolution, the first and only raw, vegan market in the USA, recently opened their doors on Main Street.  Currently, about 95% of all foods are USDA certified organic.  By requiring all of their vendors to stock certified organic alternatives and reusable or recyclable shipping materials this small deli shows how small business can grow the market for sustainable products.  During building renovations, they separated scrap metal and then paid a few dollars to have it picked up for recycling. This act of stewardship not only diverted 700 pounds of metal from landfill but also saved $400 in 'bulky item' waste hauling fees.

Gladstein, Neandross & Associates LLC
3015 Main Street, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 314-1934
www.gladstein.org

GNA works throughout western USA in efforts to develop and implement transportation and energy strategies with aim to reduce emissions and the use of conventional petroleum fuels . They are pioneers in their industry for encouraging alternative fuel fleets, sustainable development, and renewable energy programs. Eco-friendly purchasing practices include recycled office products, furniture as well as non-toxic cleaners from local 'green' grocers.  Company letterhead paper is also printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.

The Library Alehouse
2911 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 314-4855
http://libraryalehouse.com/

The Library Alehouse is a Main Street restaurant and bar that works hard at making a difference in the Santa Monica community .  Each month the Alehouse supports an organization through donation, promotion, and activism - with the simple aim to better the world we all live in. In support of their environmental commitment, they incorporate organic ingredients throughout their menu and compost kitchen waste.  All to-go containers are made from alternative biodegradable materials such as sugar cane stalk (normally a waste product after harvesting) and corn.  They also use a non-toxic hydrogen peroxide based cleaning chemical that is 100% biodegradable.  The Library Alehouse was also a 2001 pilot participant in local non-profit Sustainable Works' Business Greening Program. 

Patagonia
2936 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 314-1776
www.patagonia.com

Patagonia, Santa Monica is part of a $250 million international company that designs and distributes outdoor clothing.  Their definition of quality includes working with processes that cause the least harm to the environment, as they rely on the availability of abundant natural landscape in order to sell their clothing. Patagonia not only closes the loop in recycling in-house materials but they also collect worn-out garments from customers and recycle them into polyester (PET) used to make new filament yarns. They also produce a fleece clothing line made from post-consumer recycled plastic soda bottles (PCR).  All of the cotton in their products is 100% organic cotton. Patagonia has awarded over 18 million dollars to various environmental groups via the Environmental Grants Program.