Waste Prevention Information Exchange

Award Programs

CIWMB Programs and Services

• State Agency Recycling Recognition (STARR)—In recognition of California agencies and facilities for outstanding waste reduction efforts. 
• Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP)—An opportunity for California businesses to gain public recognition for their efforts to reduce waste.

CIWMB Publications

CIWMB has either printed or Web publications on this topic that you can find at either our publication search page or our main search page. However, not all of these publications apply to "waste prevention" in the most literal use of that term. CIWMB publications that do apply to waste prevention include:

• WRAP Talk—Newsletter of the Waste Reduction Award Program (WRAP).

Other Resources

Web Sites

• Awards and Plaques—If you are giving awards or plaques, consider giving those made from recycled content.  This U. S. EPA site includes a database of  manufacturers and suppliers of awards and plaques containing recovered materials.
• BEST—The Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Awards celebrate notable "green" achievements by companies in the Greater Seattle area.
• Brower Youth Awards—From the Earth Island Institute.
• California Environmental Protection Agency Awards—The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) and its boards, departments, and offices recognize agencies, local governments, small businesses, and individuals for their outstanding achievements in environmental protection.
• EnviroStars—A program that certifies businesses for their efforts in preventing pollution and reducing hazardous waste.
• Governor's Awards for Excellence in Recycling—The Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
• Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards (GEELA)—The annual Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award Program is administered by the California Environmental Protection Agency and Resources Agency, in partnership with the State and Consumer Services Agency.
• Green Business Programs
  • Alameda County Environmental Health Green Business Program
  • Bay Area Green Business Program
  • City of San Ramon Green Business Program
  • County of Contra Costa Green Business Program
  • Sacramento Area Green Business Program
  • San Diego Area Green Business Program
  • Sonoma Green Business Program
• Green Star—Nonprofit organization that helps businesses become more sustainable without jeopardizing the bottom line. The Green Star Standards demonstrate that waste reduction is not only environmentally responsible, but can also save money and help attract customers.
• President's Environmental Youth Awards—From U. S. EPA.

Last updated: May 05, 2008