Green Business Program Application
Thank you for your interest in applying to the 2022 program.

Each recognized business will receive:
• Digital and physical Hoboken Green Business stickers for store and web display
• Recognition on the City website with link to your website
• Recognition in a City press release distributed via e-mail, website, and social media
• Mayor's recognition (with photo opportunity) and free booth at the Hoboken Green Fair
• Features in Hoboken Green Team social media (including Instagram & Facebook)

To be considered, please complete this form no later than July 31. Answer all questions as accurately as possible and elaborate wherever necessary.

The Hoboken Green Team will review all submissions and recommend those for recognition as Hoboken Green Businesses. As of the 2022 cycle, the applicants must receive a minimum of 20 points in order to qualify for the program.

[Want to check if your business qualifies? Please see the City's website for a matrix to assess the point values of different practices. This step is optional and separate from the application below.]

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Email *
Business Name(as it will appear in communications, if recognized): *
Business Address: *
Business Website:
Business Social Media:
Contact Name: *
Contact E-mail: *
Owner Name (if different from above):
What type of business are you? Check all that apply. *
Required
Use this area to tell us more about your type of business (especially if you answered Other).
Which describes your location(s)? Check only one. *
Required
Waste Management *
20 points
Yes
No or N/A
Have you mostly or entirely eliminated single-use items from your customer offerings? (3 pts)
Do you strive to reduce or reuse disposable products (including packaging)? (3 pts)
Do you participate in any initiatives to combat waste (shelter/pantry donations, resale programs, etc.)? (3 pts)
Do you serve as a collection point for any external recycling/upcycling programs? (3 pts)
Do you compost your food waste? (4 pts)
Do you recycle cooking oil or other uncommon items? (4 pts)
Use this area to explain any of the answers above, or tell us other ways that you practice sustainable waste management.
Purchasing *
19 points
Yes
No or N/A
Do you purchase/sell a reasonable proportion of responsibly sourced items (recycled, reused, biodegradable, etc.)? (2 pts)
Do you purchase/sell a reasonable proportion of sustainably certified products (fair trade, FSC, blueSign, etc.)? (2 pts)
Do you purchase and/or sell a reasonable proportion of items from local vendors? (2 pts)
Do you use a majority of certified green cleaning products? (2 pts)
Do you avoid plastic packaging when possible (bio-based alternatives or reduction)? (2 pts)
Do you use reclaimed or recycled materials in your store decor? (2 pts)
Do you encourage, incentivize, or promote customer avoidance of single-use items (e.g. reusable bag credit, refillable container discount, etc.)? (3 pts)
Do you offer bulk, package-free foods, personal care products, and/or household goods? (4 pts)
Use this area to explain any of the answers above, or tell us other ways that you are committed to purchasing sustainable products.
Energy Reduction *
12 points
Yes
No or N/A
Do you conserve energy by lowering thermostats, turning off unused appliances, etc.? (1 pt)
Have you installed energy efficient light bulbs, fixtures, systems, and/or appliances? (3 pts)
Do you specifically purchase electricity generated from renewable sources? (4 pts)
Are you located in a building with LEED certification, or any other green building standard? (4 pts)
Use this area to explain any of the answers above, or tell us other ways that you (or your property) practice sustainable energy use.
Water Conservation *
6 points
Yes
No or N/A
Do you provide drinking water to patrons only upon request? (1 pt)
Do you collect rainwater for reuse? (2 pts)
Do you use low-flow toilets and aerators for faucets and shower heads? (3 pts)
Use this area to explain any of the answers above or tell us other ways that you (or your property) practice water conservation and/or meet green infrastructure standards.
Transportation *
6 points
Yes
No and N/A
Do you promote employee/customer use of alternative forms of transportation? (1 pt)
Do you provide incentives or benefits to employees/ customers who use alternative transportation? (2 pts)
Do you use hybrid or fuel-efficient delivery vehicles? (3 pts)
Use this area to explain any of the answers above, or tell us other ways that you practice sustainable transportation practices.
Social Responsibility *
14 points
Yes
No or N/A
Do you participate in environmental events? (1 pts)
Do you organize environmental events? (2 pts)
Are you an active member of any environmental certifications or pledges? (3 pts)
Do you provide training for employees on implementing green business practices? (3 pts)
Do you participate in the New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry Program (registry.njsbdc.com)? (5 pts)
Use this area to explain any of the answers above, or tell us other ways that you demonstrate social responsibility in the community.
I confirm that the above is correct; and I pledge to continue to apply sustainable practices, materials, and policies, and to incorporate environmental considerations into my business decisions. *
Required
Please add any notes, comments, or relevant information for review.  The Green Team may request a business visit to review submitted answers.
Thank you for your submission.

The information provided will be for Green Team use only; responses will not be shared with any other parties or affiliates.
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