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Green Business Recognition

Thank you for your interest in the Village's Green Business Recognition Program! To get started, simply complete the application below and click the "Submit Application" button at the bottom. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Environmental Concerns Commission.

Want to learn how to make your organization greener? Contact SCARCE for a free Green Audit!

Questions? Contact Joshua Dausener, Management Analyst, at (630) 434-5490.

Required fields are printed in bold.

Business Information

Business Name

Business Address

Zip Code

# of Employees

Years in Business

Recycling Service

YES - the business listed above has a recycling service. NO - the business listed above does not have a recycling service.

Recycling service is required for recognition.

Contact Name

Contact Email e.g. johndoe@mydomain.com

Contact Phone e.g. 000-000-0000

Business Category

Please select the category that best describes your business.

Business Category

Business Background

Describe Business TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Environmental Laws

(Check if yes)

Do you comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations for your industry?

List of Certifications

Please list any applicable environmental certifications that you hold.

Certifications TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Waste Reduction & Recycling

List and describe waste reduction and recycling measures your business has implemented.

These practices reduce waste or divert waste from landfills (e.g. reduce copying, electronic billing, use of reusable/recyclable containers, etc). A comprehensive list can be downloaded here.

Describe TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Water Conservation and Stormwater Pollution Prevention

List and describe the water conservation and stormwater pollution measures that your business has implemented.

These practices reduce the water used in your business and reduce the risk that your business will contribute to pollution (e.g. install permeable surfaces/landscape, ultra low-flow plumbing and irrigation products, environmentally-sound cleaning products, etc). A comprehensive list can be downloaded here.

Describe TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Energy Conservation

List and describe energy conservation measures your business has implemented.

These practices reduce the electricity and natural gas used in your business (e.g. install renewable energy sources, efficient/natural lighting sources, insulation, etc). A comprehensive list can be downloaded here.

Describe TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Transportation

List and describe the green transportation measures your business has implemented.

These practices reduce fossil fuels used by your business (e.g. reduce emissions with hybrid/alternative vehicles, encourage alternative forms of travel, telecommuting, etc). A comprehensive list can be downloaded here.

Describe TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Public Awareness/Education

List and describe the public awareness/education measures your business has implemented.

These practices promote sustainability to your customers and employees (e.g. employee/customer/client involvement, green practices/training, establish a green committee/group, etc). A comprehensive list can be downloaded here.

Describe TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Innovation

Sustainability practices that make your business stand out. List and describe the innovative measures your business has implemented.

Describe TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Other Practices

Tell us about other practices in your industry that are becoming common place or should become common place that deserve recognition.

Describe TIP: Please use only alphanumeric with allowable punctuation ( , . : ; ' "()?#@*!%).

Authorization Terms

ECC Availability (Check if yes)

I recognize and understand that my availability to attend a future meeting of the Environmental Concerns Commission, generally held every second Thursday of each month at the Public Works Building, may be necessary.

Authorize (Check if yes)

I, as the business contact, have authorization to apply and agree to participate in the Downers Grove Green Business Recognition Program. Applications will not be considered if the applicant has outstanding violations or debts owed to the Village.

Re-Publish (Check if yes)

I agree that the Village of Downer Grove may publish information regarding my business on the Village's website.