General Resources
- Visit the City of Tacoma Office of Sustainability website to learn more about Tacoma’s sustainable goals and accomplishments
- Check out the Pierce County – Office of Sustainability website to learn more about sustainability throughout Pierce County
- Connect with fellow sustainable business leaders at Sustainable Industries
- Stay informed about sustainability and economics and take advantage of career resources at GreenBiz
- Share resources and network through Business Leaders for Climate Solutions
Purchasing
- Discover ways to support local economy through resources and guides offered by Go Local
- Support eco-wise purchasing and development with the Institute for Environmental Research and Education
- Support the environment and economy in Tacoma and support local famers through Pride of Pierce County
- Make socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchases with guidance from Responsible Purchasing Network
Water Efficiency
- Visit the Tacoma Water website to learn more about water in Tacoma
- Learn how you can be Water Smart and conserve resources
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
-Prevent storm water pollution with Puget Sound Starts Here
- Take part in cleanup and restoration of Commencement Bay with Citizens for a Healthy Bay
Waste Reduction & Recycling
- Certify the environmentally sustainable practices of businesses you support, or seek certification for your own business through the EnviroStar Program
- Check out resources available through Tacoma Solid Wasteto help you waste less
- Learn more about various options for disposing of your garbage, recycling and yard waste at the Pierce County Solid Waste website
- Visit 2 Good 2 Toss to exchange reusable materials online
- Reuse, rebuild and recycle with elements of building waste available at ReHarvest Center
- Locate recycling providers for your additional recycling needs
Green Building
- Take advantage of reusable building materials available at Habitat for Humanity ReStore and reduce the amount of waste going into landfills
- Create a sustainable building or home with assistance from the Master Builders Association of Pierce County
- Look into resources offered by the King County Green Tools Program and learn more about green building
Commute
- Utilize convenient resources, services and programs offered on the Downtown on the Gowebsite
- Consider alternative transportation options at Pierce Transit
- Check out the Pierce County Bikemap to plan a safe and scenic bike commute
- Reduce your emissions and travel efficiently with help from the Evergreen Fleets program
- Adopt fuel alternatives and utilize resources and grant funds offered by Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition
Energy
- Learn aboutTacoma Power’s initiative to conserve energy and protect the environment
- Re-energize with the help of Puget Sound Energy
- Look for EnergyStar certification when purchasing your next electronic appliance
- Raise the standard for efficiency even higher with Energy Forward ratings, “engineered to be the best of EnergyStar”
- Verify the energy efficiency across your entire portfolio of buildings with the EPA Portfolio Manager
- Search the EPEAT Computer Equipment registry for environmentally ethical and efficient computer equipment
Economic Sustainability
- Discover a sustainable environment of economic opportunity with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
- Learn more about the Tacoma Community and Economic Development Department
- Explore financial assistance options available to small businesses through the Pierce County Economic Development Division
- Get assistance from the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board in making successful and sustainable business decisions
- Take advantage of business workshops, services and private consultations offered by the Economic Gardening Program
Air
- Find out more about air quality in Tacoma and take part in efforts to reduce air pollution with Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
- Review informative Anti-idling information and reduce your carbon emissions
- Learn more about initiatives to reduce air pollution from the Clean Air Pierce County website
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