Greenovation

Meets first Tuesday of each month
Chamber of Commerce
115 E. Gray St.
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Chair: Bobby Jones
Staff: Kyla McMoran

GREEN STICKER PROGRAM

The Greenovation Committee, in an effort to promote sustainability, and to educate you on how to 'green' your business, launched an exciting new recognition program this year.

Being green is good for your bottom line. Customers reward businesses who are making an effort to establish green practices in their daily operations. This recognition program will help you market and promote your efforts. By participating, you should recognize savings on many of your expenses, and grow your revenue.  So it’s good from the top to the bottom (line)!

The Green Sticker is to be placed on any door or window and is designed to complement your Norman Chamber Member sticker. If you need a sticker for your business, contact Kyla McMoran at 321-7260 or via email.

There are six Greenovation categories: Solid Waste Reduction, Eco-Friendly Products, Eco-Friendly Transportation, Energy Use Reduction, Water Conservation and Recycling & Supply Reuse. The information sheet (linked below) provides you with a few examples of how you can take steps to green your business within each category.

Each month the Greenovation Committee will review all submissions and award footprints. The committee will evaluate requests based upon three criteria:
1.  You must show a company-wide commitment to the green step;
2.  You must include at least two steps you have taken within each category.

 Submit your business' program today! (down temporarially for maintenance)
Criteria/Step Idea Sheet

Recycling Resources

• Do and Don'ts for City of Norman Curbside Recycling

• Recycling Program Outline

• Waste Management (household hazardous waste, compost waste, etc...)

2010-11 Greenovation Committee Goals

• Continue to promote Green Sticker program
• Communicate and collaborate with city on green issues/events
• Promote green meetings within the city of Norman and metro area
• Recruit a representative from schools (NPS, OU and MNTC)
• Hold series of green open houses at local businesses
• Complete Green directory project
• Explore a mentorship program
• Continue promotion of Business Recycling
• List resources on Chamber website