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For Businesses: Travel-Related |
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| Green Hotel Association Committed to encouraging, promoting and supporting ecological consciousness in the hospitality industry. Offers a resource area with approved vendors and a catalog of environmentally-friendly products for the lodging industry. |
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www.GreenHotels.com | ||||
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| TravelGreen Web Site America’s travel industry is on the cutting edge of new green policies, practices and technologies. Sponsored by the U.S. Travel Association, the new website is the go-to source for information on sustainability efforts within the travel community. The site documents the latest developments in sustainable travel and profiles case studies from each sector of the industry—including accommodations, restaurants and transportation—and provides links to environmental frameworks and certification programs for your sector of the industry. |
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www.TravelGreen.org | ||||
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For All Businesses: Energy Efficiency |
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| California “Flex Your Power” Program Partnership of California’s utilities working to save energy. Resources for commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural users include: Small business solutions and tools for upgrading your facility, building a new facility. Information on rebates, incentives and services. Energy-Saving Best Practice Guides are available for Hotels; Restaurants; Food Growers and Beverage Processors; Commercial Office Buildings. |
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www.FYPower.org | ||||
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| San Diego Gas & Electric (serving portions of South Laguna) Offers information on rebates and services, along with energy-saving solutions for homes and businesses. |
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www.SDGE.com | ||||
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| Southern California Edison Offers energy-saving solutions for residential and business customers. |
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| Southern California Gas Resources to help people save energy at their homes and businesses. For businesses, a wide variety of resources include: Information on rebate, incentive and energy efficiency programs, an energy efficiency guide and information on equipment and technology. There is a program specifically designed for Hotel and Lodging Establishments. |
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www.SoCalGas.com/ energyefficiency |
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| U.S. Department of Energy — Energy Star Program Save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Offers information on products and resources for business and industrial operation. |
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www.EnergyStar.gov | ||||
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For All Businesses: Water Use |
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| BeWaterWise.com Since water is one of the most valuable resources in Southern California, it is important that we use this precious natural resource wisely. For businesses, the web site provides details on rebates and water-saving technologies, incentives for builders and developers, incentives for irrigation and process improvements, landscaping programs and strategies and water and money-saving services for public agencies. |
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www.BeWaterWise.com | ||||
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| Laguna Beach County Water District The District is committed to encouraging efficient water use. Visit the web site for details on commercial rebate programs. Visit the district’s Waterwise Garden, located at the headquarters building at 306 Third Street, Laguna Beach. You can stroll along paths lined with over 50 different colorful, California-friendly plants, exotic shrubs and perennials that were selected for their suitability to the local climate, low water use and fire resistance. Or scroll through the garden on the web site and learn about the plants from the comfort of your home. Printed brochures on waterwise and fire-safe gardening are available at the District’s Information Kiosk in the lobby (M-F, 8-5) or in the garden every day. The District also provides Waterwise Garden Mini-Grants to encourage public adoption of water-wise landscapes; the program is open to nonprofit organizations, schools and public agencies. See web site for details. |
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| South County Water District (serving South Laguna) Water conservation is the fastest way to decrease dependence on imported water, reduce urban runoff and save money on your bills. The South Coast Water District web site offers information on money-saving and free programs for businesses. It also offers an excellent section on water conservation tips for indoors and outdoors. |
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www.SCDW.org/ custserv/conserve.htm |
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For All Businesses: Waste Reduction and Recycling |
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| Waste Management Visit their website for details about commercial, industrial, disposal and recycling services. |
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www.WMOrangeCounty.com | ||||
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| ThinkGreenAtWork.com Sustainability is about more than using energy efficient products. It also carries a responsibility to prevent waste of useful materials and to reduce the impact of manufacturing on the environment. Learn how to recycle compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and fluorescent tube lighting; batteries; electronics and computers; bottles, cans and paper. |
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For All Businesses: Reducing Storm Water & Urban Runoff Pollution (SWURP) The ocean begins at your front door! Before you pour anything into the gutter or down the drain, stop and think! Storm drains empty directly into channels and creeks…and through wetlands and bays to the ocean. Anything we use in our home, car and businesses like motor oil, paint, pesticides, fertilizers and cleaners can wind up in the street. A little water from rain or a garden hose carry these automotive and household materials into the storm drains—polluting bays, wetlands and the ocean. SWURP may have a serious impact on water quality in Orange County and can come from factories, city streets, neighborhoods, farms, construction sites and parking lots. Pollutants from the storm drain system can harm marine life as well as coastal and wetland habitats. It can also degrade recreation areas such as beaches, harbors and bays. Together, you and your neighbors and city can make a difference in keeping the ocean and beaches clean for both people and wildlife. |
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| City of Laguna Beach The City offers a great list of easy things that residents and businesses can do to reduce dangerous Storm Water & Urban Runoff Pollution. The web site also provides information on hazardous waste disposal and storage. To report graffiti for clean up in 24 hours call City of Laguna Beach’s Graffiti Hotline (949) 497-0711. |
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www.LagunaBeachCity.net/ about/env.asp |
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