Green Volusia Launches Business Recognition Program

Green Volusia has announced a new recognition program that will honor local businesses that are taking action to reduce waste and use less energy and water, according to a media release.

To qualify for recognition, businesses must attend four educational sessions that cover sustainability, reporting requirements, and other topics; implement at least 12 best management practices related to energy efficiency, waste reduction and landfill diversion, and water use reduction and conservation; schedule a site visit with Green Volusia staff, who will conduct audits on energy, waste, and water consumption; and commit to yearly tracking and reporting of metrics.

Qualifying businesses will receive a Green Volusia logo and certificate for display, a listing on the Green Volusia map, and a free waste assessment and energy audit, the release states.

Green Volusia, established by the Volusia County Council in 2008, is a long-term initiative to expand green practices within county government operations and to provide information and education about environmentally responsible practices that benefit the community.