EcoBizNYC

Sustainable Small Business Program

EcoBizNYC, a program of the Lower East Side Ecology Center, helps small businesses reduce air pollution and environmental impacts while saving money in their day-to-day operations.

 

The program provides small businesses with FREE environmental consulting and resources, including:

 

· Energy efficiency consultations and energy saving upgrades

· Sustainability evaluation of water, waste, procurement, and HVAC

· Customized sustainability recommendations

· Rating system acknowledging sustainability accomplishments

· Grant program to assist in reaching sustainability goals

 

Small storefront businesses located within Community Board 3 are invited to participate.

 

Participating is as easy as 1-2-3

1. Introduction to the program and free incentives

2. Participate in sustainability and energy assessments

3. Receive customized recommendations and guidance on greening your business

 

To enroll your business in the EcoBizNYC Program, call the Lower East Side Ecology Center at (212) 477-4022 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Here is what some of the participating businesses have to say about EcoBizNYC:

 

“Our staff has become much more aware that their actions have a lot of impact on the environment AND our bottom line. Another big plus is that we get recognition, signage and support for being green!”

—Renzi Van Bolderick, Zum Schneider

 

“[EcoBizNYC] recommendations have saved money and were simple to do—what's not to love? It was so cool to discover how important running a green business is to my customers.”

—Sivan Harlap, B-Side

 

“I didn't think about all the aspects of my business that could- and should- be more sustainable. EcoBizNYC helped me realize how many changes I could make to become greener.”

—Kate Goldwater, AuH2O

 

EcoBizNYC is made possible with support from Community Board 3, Con Edison, and HSBC Bank USA, N.A.