The REACON Team is the outreach arm of the Green Team Merced. REACON is a collaboration between the Greater Merced Chamber, private businesses, municipal and county solid waste divisions, economic development professionals, and the communities of Merced County. Our purpose is to promote environmental stewardship solutions, to address environmental and economic development issues, and to create a nexus to enhance the delivery of Chamber services in Stockton and all of Merced County.
REACON ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST (PDF)
(If you would like an Excel file of this checklist, please contact Linden Coffee.)
REACON Assessment (Recycling, Energy Conservation, Air Pollution Mitigation, Water Conservation)
Green Sustainable Business Certification
Recycling Market Development Zone
P³ Stewardship (Refer to basic information #4)
1. Outreach: As an outreach group of the Green Team Merced program, the REACON Team will proactively visit medium to large size businesses to share and promote cost-saving “green” practices at their place of business.
2. Green Assessment and Certification: We will provide a REACON assessment, that when completed by the company and green practices implemented, then reviewed by the REACON team, will qualify the company to be “Green Certified”.
3. Programs: REACON Team will provide information on the Recycling Market Development Zone, Commute Connection, energy conservation programs, waste audits, and ways to reduce air pollution. In addition, information on other Chamber programs will be offered.
4. Recognition: “P³ Stewardship” stands for Policies, Practices and Purchasing Stewardship. A P³ Stewardship Award has been developed to recognize businesses that engage in green practices and will be acknowledged during the annual Small Business Awards each year.
It Makes Good Business Sense!
A Green Business...
Can lower the cost of doing business
Improves employee morale and the health of the workplace
Holds a marketing edge over the competition
Is recognized as an environmental leader
The Green Business Program recognizes businesses that:
Successfully completes the REACON ASSESSMENT
Comply with all environmental regulations
Take steps to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution, such as using more efficient lighting, purchasing in bulk, watering landscapes efficiently, recycling cardboard, using less toxic products, etc.
The Green Business Program website: www.greenteammerced.com
City and agency newsletters
Press coverage, promotional events and special recognition
Window Plaque
Green Business logo to use in your advertising
1. Contact the REACON team at the Greater Merced Chamber. They will provide you with a packet of materials (available in electronic format only), including:
A simple one-page application form
Green Business Program checklist
A link to the Chamber directory of Green Businesses in your county
2. Schedule a visit. If you choose to become certified, we will work with you and help you go through the necessary steps to meet the Green Business Standards. It’s completely voluntary. And, there are no fees involved!
3. Pledge to stay Green. Simply take the Green Business Pledge and post it in your place of business!
"We believe a successful business is dependent on a healthy environment. We are actively working to show our environmental responsibility to our community by committing to the following objectives:
To comply with all applicable regulations and strive to exceed compliance
To conserve energy, water, materials and other resources
To develop and implement practices that prevent pollution and waste
To be an environmentally responsible business within our community
• Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce • Razzari Auto Center • Label technology • Great Spaces • Quad Graphics • RTS • Carpenter Printing • Foster Farms Livingston • Hill Top Ranch • John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. in Gustine. • Morningstar Foods in Gustine • Kirby Manufacturing in Merced • UC Merced
For more information, please contact Linden Coffee at (209) 534-2670 or via email at linden@greenteammerced.com |
