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7A <br /> Page 17 <br /> DRAFT-Wili be updated and provided in cofar for March 22nd Council meeting <br /> /mplemeni�the Green Business Pragram—a partnership r�ith Redwood Cify, S�n Mat�o <br /> C+ounfy and the Assac+ation af Bay Area Gavernmei�ts <br /> ,�-. <br /> �° k�,-- The Green Business Program is des�gned to assist,recagnize,and promote <br /> iocal businesses that volunteer to operate in a more environmentally <br /> responsible way. <br /> To be certified"Green,"businesses have to be in corrtpliance with a!I state and <br /> �2�r�+�vil;v�5.� , <br /> ���,a,,�� local regulations and meet the program s standards for conserving energy and <br /> watier,preven�ng pollution,and minimizing waste. <br /> Certif[ed Green Businesses exhibit a real cammitment ta reducing waste and conserving <br /> resources,and they serve as a great example to other businesses in Redwood City. Par�icipating <br /> businesses discover that it doesn't cost a lat of money to go green,and in fact they can actually <br /> save money when t�ey reduce energy and water use.They also know that more and more <br /> customers in Redwaod City will be looking ta patronize green businesses,making"going green" <br /> a win-win for everyone. <br /> Promnte Redvrrood City tlflater Canservatior�Progratrrs`` <br /> Redwood City's rennwned Water Conservation Program offers a great variety af <br /> free water-saving tools and programs for residents and business. Residents and <br /> businesses can save water,by installing high efficiency toilets,monifioring and <br /> adjusting their sprinkler system,fixing leaking faucets,instalfing low water-use <br /> landscaping,and more.Redwood City's Water Conservation Program is designed <br /> ta help customers take these important steps. <br /> En�nurage the ongoi»g identificatian antf rmptementation af commur�ity prv�rams <br /> desig�ned to engage residents rn taicin�acticrn on Climate change <br /> Redwood City Verde will continue to be on the look-aut for new taols and strategies to add ta <br /> its community toolbox because the City knows that addressing complex cammunity issues <br /> requires innovation and a willingness to�ry new ideas. <br /> . .. . . . .. _._.._.. <br /> New strategies may come in the farm of partnerships ; �� <br /> with community based organizations,student-led events, ; �,.���e C�ty of Pato Alto and <br /> buslness sector solutions or grassroots campaigns. ! community groups crea�ed the <br /> Redwaod City Verde welcomes ideas from the ; Commt�nity Environmental Action <br /> community as we work to address climate change and ; partnership(C�AP)as recommended <br /> build a great community,together. �y the Green Ribbon Task Force and <br /> Cammunity members can help implement this sfirategy � �e Climate Protection Plan.CEAP's <br /> by forming a broad-based cammunity task farce tharged ; �ission is to bring the various <br /> with identifying and acting on issues that encourage ' segments of the comm�nity together <br /> green lifestyle practices and energy car�servation. � to share knowledge,build mutual <br /> ' unc�erstanding, leverage resources, <br /> ! and create and implernent'tnnvvative <br /> i environmental solut�ons. <br /> .._ . _ _ . _.; <br /> 4 General Plan NR-�4 <br />