City of Spokane's SMART Business Recognition Program

Thank you for your interest in the City of Spokane's Business and Development Services' Sustainable Management of Assets, Resources and Technology (SMART) Recognition Program. The SMART Business Recognition Program is designed to encourage Spokane businesses to adopt policies and practices that encourage good management of financial, built, natural and human capital. In partnership with local entities (AVISTA, Department of Ecology, and Eastern Washington University), the program will recognize businesses who adopt smart capital management systems, practices and policies.

A business may be recognized by the SMART program on two levels, as a Spokane Sustainable “participant” business or as a Spokane Sustainable “certified” business.

• Participant level is for businesses which commit to change in ways that will ultimately result in better management of assets, resources and/or technology.
• Certified level is for businesses which demonstrate that they have adopted changes that resulted in better management of assets, resources and/or technology.

Ultimately, both levels should lead businesses to a better work environment, a healthier more productive workforce, more customers, and an increase in the bottom line.

In recognition of your achievements, you will receive a Spokane Sustainable Business decal for the participant and/or certified program(s). The decal is in the form of a window cling as well as an electronic format for use on your letterhead and marketing materials. The window cling decals will be provided for each of the following categories, upon qualification:

• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Waste Reduction/Recycling
• Water Conservation
• Pollution Prevention
• Transportation
• Green Building
• Innovation (for outstanding achievement within one of the above 7 categories)

Businesses can choose to apply for recognition in any or all categories. Just fill out the application for the category(ies) and level(s) of participation most relevant to your interests and qualifications. Please note that you will need to provide additional documentation to verify your activities for the certified level.

If you have any questions about the program or the application, please contact Teri Stripes at 625-6597, tstripes@spokanecity.org

COMPLETED applications are now accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Review takes about 2 weeks. Once approved, applicants will receive an electronic version of the decal. Window cling decals will be printed and distributed twice a year (June, December).

Applications can be submitted electronically or mailed/delivered to:
Business & Development Services
City Hall, 3rd Floor
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201

City of Spokane's SMART Business Recognition Program Application

First Name: Last Name:

Business Name:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: Cell Phone:

Email: Business Website:

POLLUTION PREVENTION
Pollution prevention is any practice which reduces the amount of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant from entering the waste stream or otherwise released to the environment prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal; and reduces the hazards to public health and environmental impacts associated with the release of such substances. These practices are referred to as best management practices or BMPs.

Below you can see what you can do to qualify for the pollution prevention participant and certified categories.

Participant Level

3 (THREE) of the 6

Clean catch basins and drainage infrastructure on property once a year

Use commercial car washes to wash business vehicles (Hint: ask the car wash if they have a water recycling system)

Ensure that garbage and recycling container lids are closed, not leaking, and located away from storm drains

Cover and contain any materials stored outdoors

Sweep outside paved areas instead of hosing it off

Request a Business Waste Reduction Assessment from the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System: 625-6536 or http://www.solidwaste.org/sub502f.asp?id=5217

Certified Level

3 (THREE) of the 7

Contract with a WSDA-licensed company for landscaping or pest control (Check licenses at: http://www.agr.wa.gov/PestFert/LicensingEd/default.htm)

Implement pesticide-free controls in business landscaping

Use low or no VOC (volatile organic compound) paint products (available at most paint retailers)

Use refillable spray bottles, instead of aerosol cans, when cleaning

Use or require the use of green cleaning products with staff or in janitorial contracts

Regularly assess if there needs to be disposal of "hazardous waste" generated on-site. Technical assistance and disposal options can be obtained through the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System: http://www.solidwaste.org/subc96e.asp?id=5109

Innovation (Have an innovative way to achieve pollution prevention? Share it here):

Please use an email attachment for all applicable documentation for the Certified Level !

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