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Susan A. Hahn County of San Diego Hazardous Materials Division CUPA Conference 2009 Topics Green Business Program Overview Elements of a “Green Business” Benefits of being Green CUPA Conference 2009 2 CUPA Conference 2009 3 Green Business Program Goal To proactively assist businesses to comply with applicable regulations and go beyond compliance by taking steps to prevent pollution and conserve resources. CUPA Conference 2009 4 San Diego Area Green Business Program “Promoting the value of environmental stewardship as a means to enhance economic vitality and community health” Current Program Focus – Automotive Repair Automotive Body Food Facilities Commercial Offices Voluntary and Free of Charge CUPA Conference 2009 5 What Does the SD Area GB Program Do? Recognize and promote businesses that volunteer to operate in a more environmentally responsible way. Offer an easy-to-use framework for improving environmental performance Provide outreach, education and technical assistance for ongoing success CUPA Conference 2009 6 Negocio Verde Environmental Justice Task Force A Partnership of: Community Organizations Federal Agencies State Agencies Local Agencies Private Sector Honorary Members Green Business is Everyone’s Business CUPA Conference 2009 7 Negocio Verde Environmental Justice Task Force Automotive industry focus Environmental Justice Grant funding partnerships Bi-lingual education ABC’s of Pollution Prevention: Academics Business Community CUPA Conference 2009 Green Business is Everyone’s Business 8 Negocio Verde – Our Partners BAE Systems, San Diego Ship Repair County of San Diego, Air Pollution Control District County of San Diego, Dept. of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials Division County of San Diego, Department of Public Works, Watershed Protection Program City of National City Cuyamaca Community College/San Diego Environmental Training Center GKN Aerospace Southwestern Community College CUPA Conference 2009 9 Green Benefits for Agencies Compliance Improvement Promotes Pollution Prevention Improves Resource Conservation Promotes Environmental Stewardship Improves Community Health Protects the Environment Listing on the website CUPA Conference 2009 10 Compliance Assistance Offer to provide free compliance “inspection” for businesses. Provide information on implementing pollution prevention strategies. Start with one thing to change to reduce waste. Something small that shows an impact, hopefully financially. CUPA Conference 2009 11 Challenges Inspector support Continuous education for businesses Follow up inspections Business moves or goes out of business Compliance assistance from other jurisdictions CUPA Conference 2009 12 Current Participants CUPA Conference 2009 13 Current Participants (cont) CUPA Conference 2009 14 Industry Assocations San Diego Restaurant Association Automotive Service Council – San Diego Chapter California Autobody Association – Southern California Chapter CUPA Conference 2009 15 Industry Associations and Publications CUPA Conference 2009 16 Manufacturers & Suppliers Provide businesses with alternatives and inform them of upcoming changes in regulations PPG Industries Present at Press Release for Chula Vista Auto Body Supportive of Green Business Program Waterborne paint supplier and distributor Table at upcoming workshop CUPA Conference 2009 17 Green Pledge We believe a successful business depends on a healthy environment We are actively working to show environmental responsibility and committing to the following: Comply with all applicable environmental regulations. Conserve energy, water and other natural resources. Implement practices that reduce waste… Be an environmentally responsible business in our community. CUPA Conference 2009 18 QUESTIONS CUPA Conference 2009 19 Thank you Susan A. Hahn Pollution Prevention Specialist Hazardous Materials Division County of San Diego Susan.Hahn@sdcounty.ca.gov 619-338-2324