First ‘green’ businesses recognized in Hoffman Estates

In March 2011, the village of Hoffman Estates unveiled the Green Business Recognition Program.

The program recognizes Hoffman Estates businesses that are focused on sustainable environmental and economic practices. It also offers educational support for participants to learn and share resources.

Hoffman Estates Green Businesses have satisfied multiple criteria, including energy and water efficiency, waste prevention, recycling, transportation and workplace and community involvement.

Applications are reviewed by staff, as well as the village’s Green Initiatives Commission.

The following Hoffman Estates businesses are the first to be acknowledged by this new program:

Ÿ Brent Jessee Recording & Supply, Inc., Internet retailer: www.audiotubes.com;

Ÿ Mary Kay, Inc., 2800 Forbs Ave.;

Ÿ Montessori School of North Hoffman, 1200 Freeman Road;

Ÿ Northern Illinois University, Hoffman Estates regional campus, 5555 Trillium Blvd.;

Ÿ Sears Holdings Corporation, 3333 Beverly Road;

Ÿ W-T Engineering, Inc., 2675 Pratum Ave.

This free, voluntary program is open to all Hoffman Estates businesses and has a continual application period.

To apply or learn more, visit hoffmanestates.org/green. For details, email grow2green@hoffmanestates.org.

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