September 26, 2018 SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Ci City o y of V Ventura ra Ce Cert rtified G Green B Business Since e 2013 Located in: Ventura Gateway Address: 4990 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 658-2828 Order: seamless, grubhub, doordash redbrickpizza.com
AGENDA Welcome Program Info: VCGB & VC Surfrider Legislative Outlook: & RMDZ Resources & Financing: Going Green on a Budget Q&A Testimony Panel Networking
SPEAK AKER INT NTRODU DUCTIONS NS VIVIAN WANG LISA MCCULLOUGH, VCREA & VC GREEN BUSINESS VC PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY VCENERGY.ORG INTEGRATED WASTE MGMT. DIVISION WWW.VCPUBLICWORKS.ORG LAURA OERGEL DAVID GOLDSTIEN OCEAN FRIENDLY PROGRAMS RMDZ PROGRAM VENTURA.SURFRIDER.ORG WWW.VCPUBLICWORKS.ORG/RMDZ THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTERS AND ATTENDEES!
Vivian Wang VC Green Business Program
What Are We? What is VCGB? The Ventura County Green Business (VCGB) Program is a free certification program that assists small- to medium-sized businesses by implementing The VCGB is implemented through the sustainable and cost-saving Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance practices. It is part of the (VCREA), a Joint Powers Agency (JP A) California Green Business composed of public agencies working Network (CAGBN) and together to address good energy stewardship administered by the Ventura and enhance the area we live in. County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA).
You Are in GOOD Company! CA Green Business Network o 35 programs and growing o 3600+ recognized businesses o 2000+ interested businesses o New programs in the Central Valley and S outhern California (6 new programs since April) o Over 70 certified businesses in Ventura County
S ave Money Marketing edge over competition Builds customer trust and loyalty Recognition as a community leader Meet environmental achievements in: Energy Efficiency Water Conservation Waste Reduction and Recyclin Pollution Prevention Transportation
Perks for Certified Green Businesses Certificate (3 years) VCGB Logo Window Cling Digital VCGB Logo files S earch on CAGBN website (greenbusinessca.org) S ocial Media Further recognition from City and County EE/ Media Kit (TBA) Envirosavings
Who Can Join? Currently, Ventura County has 10 sectors!
It is easy to join… Complete Get online Verification Register Assistance checklist Participation is FREE!
Register with Online Application & Complete Online Checklist Three-tiered System Participant Certified Innovator
https://greenbusinessca.org/resources/
Energy Efficiency Energy efficient lighting (LEDs) FlexAlert.org ENERGY S TAR or EPEAT appliances 365-day programmable thermostat Power strips
Water Conservation Low-flow faucet aerators and toilets Adj ust schedule of irrigation system Drought-tolerant plants for outdoor landscaping Cleaning practices – dry sweep methods
Waste Reduction and Recycling Place recycling bins in most common areas Purchase recycled-content (office paper, towels, toilet paper napkins) Use reusable dishware Reduce j unk mail S ign up for electronic billing Implement double-sided printing No S tyrofoam, plastic bags
Pollution Prevention Use low-toxic cleaning products Use low-VOC inks Eliminate use of chemical or aerosolized air fresheners and deodorizers General best practices Dispose chemicals and toxic products properly
Transportation Employee commute options • S ecure bike storage • Flexible schedule • Public transportation • Ride S hare Fleet impacts • Electric vehicles • Hybrids
BECOME A CER TIFIED GREEN BUSINESS! VC Regional Energy Alliance vcrea.admin@ ventura.org greenbusinessca.org (805) 654– 3874 Leigh Lain Walker Vivian Wang leigh.walker@ ventura.org vivian.wang@ ventura.org (805) 654-3887 (805) 654– 2507
Laura Oergel ofr@ventura.surfrider.org VC Surfrider Ocean Friendly Programs
www.surfrider.org/programs/ocean-friendly-restaurants
Things you Need to Know LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK
Lisa McCullough Environmental Resource Analyst
T o pic s to Co ve r The Environmental ABC’s = The 3 “Rs” Current solid waste and recycling state mandates Solid waste services provided
T he E nviro nme nta l ABC’ s = T he 3 “Rs” Reduce Reuse Recycle
T he E nviro nme nta l ABC’ s = T he 3 “Rs” Reduce – to cut back on what we use
T he E nviro nme nta l ABC’ s = T he 3 “Rs” Reuse – finding ways to use something again
T he E nviro nme nta l ABC’ s = T he 3 “Rs” Recycle – converting waste materials into new products/commodities
Environmental Benefits of The 3 “Rs”: Reduces waste Conserves natural resources Frees up landfill space, which reduces water pollution Reduces air pollution (incineration) Reduces energy usage
So lid Wa ste Ma nda te s Assembly Bill 939 Assembly Bill 341 Assembly Bill 1826 Senate Bill 1383
Asse mb ly Bill 939 (AB 939) The Integrated Waste Mgmt. Act of 1989
Asse mb ly Bill 939 (AB 939) The Integrated Waste Mgmt. Act of 1989 Local agencies (CA cities and counties) must divert 50% of solid waste from landfills
262,000,000 T o ns o f T ra sh/ Ye a r
Asse mb ly Bill 341 (AB 341) Mandatory Commercial Recycling (2012)
Asse mb ly Bill 341 (AB 341) Mandatory Commercial Recycling (2012) “Goal” of diverting 75% of solid waste from CA landfills
Asse mb ly Bill 341 (AB 341) Mandatory Commercial Recycling (2012) Goal of diverting 75% of solid waste from CA landfills Businesses generating 4 cubic yards or more of solid waste per week must recycle
Asse mb ly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) Mandatory Organics Recycling (2016)
Asse mb ly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) Mandatory Organics Recycling (2016) Organics (food and green waste) in the landfill generates a pollutant, methane gas
Asse mb ly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) Mandatory Organics Recycling (2016) Organics (food and green waste) in the landfill generates a pollutant, methane gas Phases in organic recycling for businesses over time, based on generation
Asse mb ly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) Date Thresholds requiring organic waste recycling services April 1, 2016 Businesses generating 8 cubic yards of organic waste per week January 1, 2017 Businesses generating 4 cubic yards of organic waste per week January 1, 2019 Businesses generating 4 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week Summer/Fall 2021 *Businesses generating 2 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week ( * May take effect if 2020 statewide organic waste disposal has not decreased to 50% of 2014 levels.)
Se na te Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (2016)
Se na te Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (2016) CalRecycle finalizing regs late 2018/early 2019
Se na te Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (2016) CalRecycle finalizing regs late 2018/early 2019 Penalties and fines outlined for agencies, but also waste generators
Se na te Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (2016) CalRecycle finalizing regs late 2018/early 2019 Penalties and fines outlined for agencies, but also waste generators Compliance goes into effect in 2022, but process begins now
Se na te Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Current focus for food-related organics: Reduce & Reuse
Se na te Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Current focus for food-related organics: Reduce & Reuse Over-buying food, resulting in waste?
Se na te Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Current focus for food-related organics: Reduce & Reuse Over-buying food, resulting in waste? Preparing too much food, resulting in waste?
Se na te Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Current focus for food-related organics: Reduce & Reuse Over-buying food, resulting in waste? Preparing too much food, resulting in waste? Can you connect with a local food recovery program for donating viable food?
So lid Wa ste Se rvic e s
So lid Wa ste Se rvic e s Where is your business located?
So lid Wa ste Se rvic e s Where is your business located? Connect with your city or county’s environmental/sustainability dept.
So lid Wa ste Se rvic e s Where is your business located? Connect with your city or county’s environmental/sustainability dept. Identify franchise hauler(s); rates may vary
So lid Wa ste Se rvic e s Where is your business located? Connect with your city or county’s environmental/sustainability dept. Identify franchise hauler(s); rates may vary Visit CalRecycle’s website: www.calrecycle.ca.giv/Nav/GreenBusiness
Lisa McCullough Environmental Resource Analyst (805) 658-4320 lisa.mccullough@ventura.org www.vcpublicworks.org
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