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Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes awards; blenders; straws; water bottles; yoga mats; building & landscaping materials; manufacturing Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental mission and vision…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes bed and breakfasts; campsites; lodging; resorts Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental mission and vision statement for your business on website. Preferred:…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes compost; fertilizer; greenhouse construction; lawn care; nurseries and garden centers; permaculture; plants, indoor and out; landscaping; gardening; farming Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes all jewelry that does not use the language of fair trade, including jewelry made in the US. For fair trade items, see Fair Trade Gifts. Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes domestic travel; ecotourism; guiding; travel information Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental mission and vision statement for your business on website.…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes films; websites that do not sell products; non-functional art work; information; non-paper media Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental mission and vision statement…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes carpets and rugs; china, flatware, glassware; decor; flooring; furniture; moving supplies; non- electric kitchen gear; paints and finishes; home; housewares Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes acupuncture; aromatherapy; counselors; dance/ movement teachers and studios; dentists; massage; salons; therapists; yoga teachers and studios; health & wellness Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green”…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) The following Standard applies to all businesses with an office and/or facility; it is not an industry sector standard. Green America’s standards for certified businesses mandate the “use of a green office or facility, including resource reuse and…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes counselors; facilities; shrouds; urns; funeral services, death care products Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental mission and vision statement for your business…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes: all food products for consumption  Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental mission and vision statement for your business on website. Preferred: Banking with a…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes individual practitioners; practitioner groups; asset management firms; financial advisors and planners Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental mission and vision…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes all non-food items that use the language of fair trade except for apparel. There are separate standards for Fair Trade Foods and Chocolate, Coffee and Tea, Food, and Apparel and Textiles Company Required: Business core purpose…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes conference planning; cultural events; festivals, indoor and out; weddings and religious events; events and event planning. Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes battery powered hair removal and massagers; computers/ servers; energy saving devices; humidifiers; kitchen accessories; blenders, food processors, juicers, mixers; lighting; electronics Company Required: Business core purpose…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes advertising across media; campaigning, campaign production, canvassing; graphic design; legal services; lobbying; media production for commercial purposes; organizing, home and business; social media; writing and translating; …

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes application design; commercial; education; residential; computer services Company Required: Business core purpose includes a “green” business function. Social and environmental mission and vision statement for your business on…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes junk hauling; laundromats; odor control services; pest control services, both inside and outside; pet walking and pet sitting; residential, business, industrial; tailors; cleaning services Company Required: Business core purpose…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes: automotive products that are not fuel or fuel additives; odor control products; pest control products, both inside and outside; residential, business, industrial; cleaning products Company Required: Business core purpose…

Green Business Network Standard ( ) Includes companies for whom at least 80% of sales are candles and candle making supplies; candle manufacturers; candle scents Company  Required:   Business core purpose includes a “green” business function.  …