Business Actions: Operational Management

Air Emissions:

Reduce or eliminate your air emissions with assistance from these agencies.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District Assists in complying with air quality regulations and increasing awareness of positive air quality choices. (www.baaqmd.gov)

California Air Resources Board Promotes the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while considering the effects on the economy of the state. (www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 Advises on programs that improve indoor and outdoor air quality and enforces the federal Clean Air Act. www.epa.gov/region09/air/index.html

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Comprehensive federal government site on all aspects of air emissions, from regulation to health impacts of emissions. (www.epa.gov/ebtpages/air.html)

Energy efficiency:

Maximize your energy efficiency and save money

Business Energy Coalition Will tell you if you qualify for financial payment for conserving energy when energy supplies are tight. www.energycoalition.org/business_services/

Center for Resource Solutions Procure green energy or renewable energy credits through CRS (www.resource-solutions.org/index.htm)

Energy Star Small Business Program helps energy users identify energy efficient products and practices. (www.energystar.gov

Flex Your Power Find incentives/rebates, technical assistance, retailers, product guides, case studies and more for commercial and small businesses, and industry. (www.fypower.org)

Pacific Gas & Electric Energy Center Offers educational programs, design tools, advice, and support to create energy efficient buildings and comfortable indoor environments. (www.pge.com/pec)

Small Business Energy Alliance Provides assistance for small business owners on how to save energy and money. (www.sbeaonline.com)

Sustainable Transportation:

Reduce your fuel usage and costs by maximizing the efficiency of your fleet. Keep the air clean by using alternative fuels and by offering employees low to no pollution commuting options.

City Car Share Find out how you can rent a small or large vehicle around San Francisco and Oakland when you need it. (www.citycarshare.org/)

Commute.org A guide to commuting and transportation alternatives in San Mateo County (www.commute.org/easy_guide.htm)

Commuter Checks Provides administrative services that support private efforts to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and promote use of public transportation. (www.commutercheck.com/cities/sanFrancisco.html)

DriveClean.ca.gov Zero emission vehicle guide for California (www.driveclean.ca.gov/en/gv/incentives/index.asp?blnBtnHit=true)

Flex Your Power at the Pump Tips and links for saving money on fueling your fleet (www.fypower.org/save_gasoline/)

Rideshare On-line guide to van and carpool services (rideshare.511.org/)

Waste Management:

The manta, "reduce, reuse, and recycle", still holds true, especially for hazardous waste which is toxic to our health.

Contact your local solid waste management authority for assistance with waste prevention, recycling and reuse.

Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Provides guide to programs, policies and laws concerning the handling of hazardous wastes. (www.dtsc.ca.gov)

California Integrated Waste Management Board Provides technical information on solid waste management, including information on markets for recyclable materials. Also offers a guide on business waste reduction. www.ciwmb.ca.gov/wpw/office/

Zero Waste California Helpful tips for reducing your waste stream, procuring recycled goods, and entering the recycled good market (www.zerowaste.ca.gov/)

Water Management:

Use water efficiently and conserve where possible, reducing your costs and energy related costs to the system

Contact your local water or sanitary district for assistance with water treatment, recycling and conservation.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Programs, Region 9 Comprehensive site on how to save water and manage waste water(www.epa.gov/region9/water/)