April is Earth Month
It’s time for your business to get ready for Earth Month!
Every year during April, people come together to engage in activities that benefit the environment and commit themselves to reducing their impact by living a more sustainable lifestyle. This is a great time to let your current and potential customers know what you do for the environment every day as a Certified Green Business, and let them know why you do it. We created this marketing guide to get you started with your Earth Month promotions, and inspire you to give back to the community where you do business.
Check out our library of social media posts that you can quickly customize to promote your business at events, provide incentives to customers, or even through volunteering!
Lead the Green Business Movement:
Become an Innovator!
Do you want to lead the movement of businesses in California making a positive impact on people and the planet? Consider taking your commitment to sustainability to the next level by becoming an Innovator-level Certified Green Business. The Innovator Tier is the highest level of certification that the California Green Business Network offers. Businesses who achieve this accomplishment go above and beyond to combat climate change and work toward social equity by providing additional employee benefits and community resources.
In addition to the cost savings and other benefits associated with becoming a Certified-level Green Business, Innovator businesses receive exclusive perks that amplify their impact and recognition:
Social Media Recognition
Regional and Statewide Newsletter Feature
Website Feature
Community Recognition
Innovator-level Window Cling
By becoming an Innovator business, you not only enhance your business's reputation and attract more customers but also inspire others to follow your lead in creating a more sustainable future.
We're proud to recognize the following businesses for becoming Innovators:
EcoDataLab
Re-Up Refills
Sustainable Computing
Hacienda Owners Association
StopWaste
Bay Lights Charters has made significant efforts in sustainability by setting a goal to eliminate single-use plastic onboard by the end of 2024
. This commitment aligns with their focus on prioritizing sustainability and reducing environmental impact. By aiming to remove single-use plastic, Bay Lights Charters is taking a proactive step towards a more eco-friendly operation.
In addition to reducing plastic waste, Bay Lights Charters has implemented various other sustainable practices. These include conserving energy through the use of LED lighting and energy-efficient electronics, reducing waste through recycling and composting, using non-toxic cleaning products, supporting the community in protecting the environment, promoting the use of public transportation, carpooling, and biking to work, purchasing environmentally preferable products, preventing pollution through the use of low-toxic products and proper disposal, and reducing their waste stream by increasing recycling and composting capabilities to maximize diversion from the landfill.