Green Business

Since 2008, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce’s GREEN Committee has recognized Lafayette businesses that are committed to adopting green practices and provided assistance to businesses interested in being more environmentally friendly.

The Lafayette Plastic Bag Ban went into effect on July 1, 2015. Learn More+

Lafayette Green Business Logo

Our goals include:

  • Help businesses get well-deserved attention for their efforts
  • Help residents more easily identify green businesses in our city

 

What You Can Do To Help

  • Sign up to be a Lafayette Green Business and make a pledge to adopt “best practices.”
  • Attend an orientation and training where you will receive information on how to become a BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS and a Lafayette Green Business
  • Share green practices that you’ve adopted so they can be listed on this Chamber Website
  • Periodically share progress/challenges with the Chamber and its members

What You Get For Helping

California Green Business Network
Assistance

  • Free Training
  • Free on-site audit
  • Designated “green consultant” from our committee
  • Assistance with certification process
  • Receive information about new services & resources

Recognition

  • Free promotion by the Chamber through the website, local newspapers and newsletters
  • “Lafayette Green Business” designation & logo/window sticker and virtual logo

Three Levels of Recognition

  1. “Pledged” – pledged to work on adopting green practices
  2. “Lafayette Green”- adopted an initial/basic set of green practices that show that you are on the way to becoming GREEN. This is not a certification!
  3. “Certified Green Business” – has adopted an advanced level of green practices and has been certified by the county’s BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM.

All businesses that sign up are LAFAYETTE GREEN BUSINESS PARTNERS.

The following businesses have completed the Lafayette Green Business Checklist:
Tutu’s Food & Drink
Clocks, Etc.
Diablo Valley Carpet Care
Friends Corner Book Shop
Hunsucker Goodstein PC
Lafayette Car Wash & Detail Center
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Lamorinda Music
Metro Lafayette
Minuteman Press
Lamorinda Technology
Pizza Antica
The Rising Loafer Café and Bakery
Sustainable Lafayette
Town Hall Theatre Company of Lafayette
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center

How to Sign Up

Fill out the Lafayette Green Business Checklist. Submit via email to aj@lafayettechamber.org.

Additional Resources

4 Things to Look for When Choosing a Shredding Company
Water Saving Tips for Small Business
Sustainable Lafayette
City of Lafayette Environmental Task Force
California Green Business Network
Sustainable Contra Costa

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“We are very impressed with your Chamber. We have been members of other Chambers over the years and it’s been nothing like the experiences we’re having right out of the gate with your organization. Thank you for your great communication, follow up, and professionalism.”
– Peter Dewey, Bayview Painting

“I couldn’t have asked for a better resource than the Chamber, as I was establishing my medical practice in Lafayette. AJ, Holly, and Sara were so responsive to my questions and gave me many ideas on networking in the community. They host several events that foster community building. I honestly cannot imagine a more robust, active, and friendly chamber as this. I’m a member for life!”
– Cheruba Prabakar, Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery

“WE LOVE THE CHAMBER! Batch and Brine has been a member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce for almost six years. We value and appreciate the incredible amount of work this organization produces for our community through many events and support for each business. The networking and education of information that’s spilled out weekly for the business community is impressive. They are a helping hand in so many ways for our business community and beyond. We couldn’t be part of this community without being part of the chamber. Lafayette Chamber is one of the best organizations we’ve worked with, so don’t think twice about it, join the Chamber!” – Rolla Ghaben, Batch & Brine

“The Chamber was instrumental in helping us open 14 years ago. The staff went out of their way to help us make connections and ensure we were successful. We would not be where we are today without the Chamber!”
– John & Colleen McCormick, Lamorinda Music