@greenamerica is accepting nominations for our first People & Planet Award of 2013, in the category of setting a zero-waste goal.
We're looking to spotlight and reward the most innovative green businesses that have taken steps to significantly reduce their waste, reuse materials, and advance responsible recycling.
The business you nominate could be a leader in targeting a zero-waste production process for their products. They could have found a creative way to up-cycle waste materials into new products for sale. Or they could be a service provider -- like a Fair Trade cafe or green hotel -- that has instituted innovative waste management strategies for the company's operations.
The best nominees will be those that have combined a number of strategies for reducing their waste footprint.
Thanks to a very generous (and thoughtful!) Green America donor, the People & Planet Award provides three $5,000 prizes each quarter to deserving small businesses to advance their green principles. For example, our fall winners used their prizes for projects like increasing fuel efficiency, establishing a composting program, and installing solar energy via Habitat for Humanity.
The deadline for submitting your nomination is 5PM EST on Friday, January 11. Help your favorite green business win a $5,000 prize by submitting your nomination today.
For people and the planet,
https://www.greenamerica.org/green-business-people-and-planet-award/
HT - Gary Liss for emailing link!