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Read about Nori's Eco Salon | The Style of a Green Business

Nori’s Eco Salon is the first hair salon to be certified by the City of Los Angeles as a green business because of their use of sustainable building materials, commitment to recycling, lowered energy consumption, use of non-toxic products, and reduced carbon footprint.

Read about SHN Engineers & Geologists | Engineering Sustainability in California

SHN prepared its first Sustainability Report using the Global Reporting Institute’s guidelines for small and medium business enterprises. A Sustainability Report often results in both direct and indirect cost savings.

Read about Dental Healing | Combining a Passion for the Environment with Holistic Dental Health Services

Dental Healing offers services such as dental exams, complete dental health assessments, dental cleaning, zoom teeth whitening, safe mercury amalgam removal, laser cavity filling, dental implants and bridges, very low radiation and highly advanced x-rays.

Read about Granlibakken Tahoe | Preserving the Environment While Enjoying its Resources

Granlibakken Tahoe, a conference center and resort, has worked to preserve the area’s natural environment through waste stream reduction, energy conservation efficiency, and water conservation actions.

Read about Quick Mount PV | Systems that “A-Mount” to High Sustainability Standards

Quick Mount PV was founded in 2006 to bring cost-effective, code-compliant, waterproof rooftop mounting systems to the solar industry.

Bicyclists participating in Bike to Work Day pose for a photo.
Read about Way To Be Designs | Being Green is the Way To Be!

Way To Be Designs’ motto is, “We don’t give lip service to sustainability—we’ve built it into our business strategies.

Read about Metro Lighting | Enlightening Lighting

Metro Lighting offers custom lighting solutions fabricated onsite and a gorgeous selection of uniquely designed fixtures in their 3,000 square foot showroom.

Read about Capitol Bowl | Remodeling Efforts ‘Strike’ Results in Energy Savings

Built in the 1950s, but newly remodeled, the owners of Capitol Bowl have taken steps to attract more customers and lower their carbon footprint. Capitol Bowl’s activities include open bowling, organized leagues, birthday parties, and company celebrations.

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Read about Allterra Solar | Bringing the “A-Game” for Sustainable Business Practices

Allterra Solar is an all-around proactive company that educates its employees and peers on environmental technology and sustainability. They are an outstanding solar company that evaluates the customer’s energy needs and provides quality reliable installation and service.

Read about El Primero Boutique B&B Hotel | Sustainable Lodging near San Diego

Located in the city of Chula Vista, El Primero Boutique B&B Hotel offers guests a unique experience at an environmentally-friendly hotel. The El Primero Hotel was built in 1930 and has since been updated with low-flow appliances, solar photovoltaic panels, fruit trees and much more.

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