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Earth Flag for Businesses

Updated:12/23/2009

EARTH FLAG CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Is your business or organization taking big steps to GO GREEN? Do you need help getting started in your eco-initiatives? The award-winning Earth Flag Certification Program was developed by the SCARCE Team to help your business or organization in being more environmentally responsible. We are here to help you implement practical, eco-friendly choices and be recognized for your efforts as a friend of the environment.

EASY REQUIREMENTS TO EARN YOUR FLAG

  1. Kickoff the Program with a SCARCE Green Audit and a meeting with your green team. If you don't have a team in place, we'll help you organize one.
  2. SCARCE Staff Training Presentation - at least 75% of the staff to be in attendance
  3. Ongoing recycling program at your office
  4. Sponsor a waste or energy reduction activity (e.g. a collection event, composting)
  5. Volunteer at a community event that benefits the environment

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL RECIPIENTS

The following businesses, community groups and faith-based organizations have earned their Earth Flag and over 40 businesses & organizations are on their way to completing their certification by 2010!

  • ABC Action Bag Company
  • Bells & Whistles Snackery
  • Carol Stream Public Library
  • Conservation Foundation of Dupage County
  • Cantigny Park
  • DuPage Center For Spiritual Living
  • Hendrickson
  • HSBC Bank, Elmhurst
  • Huskie Tools, Inc.
  • It's Our Earth, Inc.
  • Lisle Convention Bureau
  • McDonald's U.S. Corporate Office
  • Morton Arboretum
  • NOW Foods
  • PerkinElmer
  • RC2 Corporation
  • Schaumburg Township District Library
  • Sims Recycling Solutions
  • Start Sampling, Inc.
  • Subaru Great Lakes Region
  • Villa Park Public Library
  • Village Of Carol Stream
  • Village of Glendale Heights
  • Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
  • Wheaton Yamaha Music School
  • Whole Foods Market - Naperville
  • Whole Foods Market - Wheaton
  • Whole Foods Market - Willowbrook
  • Wyndemere Retirement Home




Your Business Can Be Next!

Email SCARCE at ecoed@sbcglobal.net or call 630.545.9710 and we'll help you get started.

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