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The Green Award Program The Green Award is an annual award that is given by the Green Award Consortium to selected businesses, schools, and organizations that have undertaken voluntary activities demonstrating exceptional commitment or innovation beyond their primary mission in helping to protect, improve, and preserve the environment. These activities should result in cleaner air or water, less waste, less traffic, conservation of energy and natural resources, or reduced use of hazardous materials. In selecting the recipients, the Consortium will consider the following additional factors: -- Measurable improvements to environmental quality -- Comprehensive environmental philosophy -- Ongoing or long-term environmental benefits -- Creativity and innovation in technology or approach -- Model achievements Businesses, private or nonprofit organizations, and private or public schools are eligible for a Green Award. Governmental organizations and individuals, however, are not eligible. Green Awards will be presented to five local businesses, organizations, or schools during Pollution Prevention Week on September 24, 2004. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday, June 18, 2004. Who Gives the Green Award? The Green Award is given in Santa Barbara County by the Green Award Consortium, comprised of the following organizations:
To obtain an application, brochure, and more information, you may contact any of the members of the Green Award Consortium listed below:
Information on the Green Award may also be obtained at www.greendifference.org. 2000 Green Award Recipients
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