connect with JC Green business Owners
through SJC’s go green business campaign!
What is SJC’s go green business campaign?
The objective of this campaign is to build a robust network of local businesses interested in environmentalism while also meeting their business goals. This program aims to encourage the community to implement green initiatives such as reducing energy and streamlining waste.
We are partnering up with businesses in Jersey City so they too can be part of the sustainability movement here ! For those who are interested, see some of the resources we have shared below to improve your current eco-practices and don’t forget to share what you are doing with SJC on social media @SustainableJC so we can spotlight your company and let the community know about what you are doing to make JC a more sustainable place to live and work.
Businesses who have eco practices in place not only fulfill on their pledge to do their part to reduce waste, lower emissions and other climate change goals society has, but also save costs and expand marketshare when customers learn about their practices and commitments👍
DOWNLOAD THESE PDFs FOR SOME INSIGHTS ON WHY TO GO GREEN !
Go Green Business Resources
Food Establishments -
Restaurants Can Become ‘Green Certified’ - Green Seal, a non-profit organization that certifies environmentally sustainable products and services, offers a “green” certification for restaurants and food services. (www.greenseal.org/)
Become a Member of the NJ Green Restaurant Association and learn as you go ! Use their interactive tool to create your sustainability baseline + find certified green products to use in your business and more. (https://www.dinegreen.com/)
Food Donations - You’re Covered!
Concerned about liability for food you might want to donate? The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (Public Law 104-210) protects food donors from legal liability if they donate in good faith and without gross negligence.
Companies like Rescuing Leftover Cuisine helps connect unserved food from food vendors with local homeless shelters to fight hunger. RLC has now expanded into Jersey City as of 2020 and are looking for restaurant partners. (https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/branch/new-jersey)
Compost
Food no longer safe to eat should be composted. In Jersey City, Community Compost Company offers a pick-up service to take away your organic material. Contact them for a quote today!
ALL Businesses - If you are already on your way why not GET CERTIFIED !
How to get involved?
NEW COMMUNITY SOLAR BUSINESS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - GO GREEN AND SHARE UTILITY BILL COST SAVINGS FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES, TENANTS, CLIENT OR VOLUNTEER GROUP ! Sign-Up Here👍
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