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September 26, 2018SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS WORKSHOP

City of Ventura Certified Green Business Since 2013

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Located in: Ventura GatewayAddress: 4990 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003Phone: (805) 658-2828

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AGENDAWelcome

Program Info: VCGB & VC Surfrider

Legislative Outlook: & RMDZ

Resources & Financing: Going Green on a Budget

Q&A Testimony Panel

Networking

SPEAKER INTRODUCTIONS

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTERS AND ATTENDEES!

VIVIAN WANGVCREA & VC GREEN BUSINESSVCENERGY.ORG

LAURA OERGELOCEAN FRIENDLY PROGRAMSVENTURA.SURFRIDER.ORG

LISA MCCULLOUGH, VC PUBLIC WORKS AGENCYINTEGRATED WASTE MGMT. DIVISIONWWW.VCPUBLICWORKS.ORG

DAVID GOLDSTIENRMDZ PROGRAM

WWW.VCPUBLICWORKS.ORG/RMDZ

VC Green Business ProgramVivian Wang

What Are We?

The Ventura County Green Business (VCGB) Program is a free certification program that assists small- to medium-sized businesses by implementing sustainable and cost-saving practices. It is part of the California Green Business Network (CAGBN) and administered by the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA).

What is VCGB?

The VCGB is implemented through the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance

(VCREA), a Joint Powers Agency (JPA) composed of public agencies working

together to address good energy stewardship and enhance the area we live in.

CA Green Business Network

o 35 programs and growing

o 3600+ recognized businesses

o 2000+ interested businesses

o New programs in the Central Valley and Southern California (6 new programs since April)

o Over 70 certified businesses in Ventura County

You Are in GOOD Company!

Save Money

Marketing edge over competition

Builds customer trust and loyalty

Recognition as a community leader

Meet environmental achievements in:

Energy Efficiency

Water Conservation

Waste Reduction and Recyclin

Pollution Prevention

Transportation

Perks for Certified Green Businesses

Certificate (3 years)

VCGB Logo Window Cling

Digital VCGB Logo files

Search on CAGBN website (greenbusinessca.org)

Social Media

Further recognition from City and County

EE/Media Kit (TBA)

Envirosavings

Who Can Join?

Currently, Ventura County has 10 sectors!

RegisterComplete

online checklist

Get Assistance Verification

It is easy to join…

Participation is FREE!

Three-tiered System

Participant

Certified

Innovator

Register with Online Application & Complete Online Checklist

https://greenbusinessca.org/resources/

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficient lighting (LEDs)

FlexAlert.org ENERGY STAR or EPEAT

appliances 365-day programmable

thermostat Power strips

Water Conservation

Low-flow faucet aerators and toilets

Adjust schedule of irrigation system

Drought-tolerant plants for outdoor landscaping

Cleaning practices – dry sweep methods

Waste Reduction and Recycling Place recycling bins in most

common areas

Purchase recycled-content (office paper, towels, toilet paper napkins)

Use reusable dishware

Reduce junk mail

Sign up for electronic billing

Implement double-sided printing

No Styrofoam, plastic bags

Pollution Prevention

Use low-toxic cleaning products

Use low-VOC inks

Eliminate use of chemical or aerosolized air fresheners and deodorizers

General best practices

Dispose chemicals and toxic products properly

Transportation

Employee commute options

• Secure bike storage

• Flexible schedule

• Public transportation

• Ride Share

Fleet impacts

• Electric vehicles

• Hybrids

BECOME A CERTIFIEDGREEN BUSINESS!

Vivian Wangvivian.wang@ventura.org

(805) 654–2507

Leigh Lain Walkerleigh.walker@ventura.org

(805) 654-3887

VC Regional Energy Alliancevcrea.admin@ventura.org

greenbusinessca.org(805) 654–3874

VC Surfrider Ocean Friendly ProgramsLaura Oergel ofr@ventura.surfrider.org

www.surfrider.org/programs/ocean-friendly-restaurants

Things you Need to KnowLEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK

Lisa McCulloughEnvironmental Resource Analyst

Topics to Cover

The Environmental ABC’s = The 3 “Rs” Current solid waste and recycling state

mandates Solid waste services provided

The Environmental ABC’s = The 3 “Rs”

Reduce Reuse Recycle

The Environmental ABC’s = The 3 “Rs”

Reduce – to cut back on what we use

The Environmental ABC’s = The 3 “Rs”

Reuse – finding ways to use something again

The Environmental ABC’s = The 3 “Rs”

Recycle – converting waste materials into new products/commodities

Environmental Benefits of The 3 “Rs”:

Reduces waste Conserves natural resources Frees up landfill space, which reduces water pollution Reduces air pollution (incineration) Reduces energy usage

Solid Waste Mandates Assembly Bill 939 Assembly Bill 341 Assembly Bill 1826 Senate Bill 1383

Assembly Bill 939 (AB 939) The Integrated Waste Mgmt. Act of 1989

Assembly Bill 939 (AB 939) The Integrated Waste Mgmt. Act of 1989 Local agencies (CA cities and counties) must

divert 50% of solid waste from landfills

262,000,000 Tons of Trash/Year

Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341) Mandatory Commercial Recycling (2012)

Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341) Mandatory Commercial Recycling (2012) “Goal” of diverting 75% of solid waste from

CA landfills

Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341) Mandatory Commercial Recycling (2012) Goal of diverting 75% of solid waste from

CA landfills Businesses generating 4 cubic yards or more

of solid waste per week must recycle

Assembly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) Mandatory Organics Recycling (2016)

Assembly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) Mandatory Organics Recycling (2016) Organics (food and green waste) in the

landfill generates a pollutant, methane gas

Assembly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) Mandatory Organics Recycling (2016) Organics (food and green waste) in the

landfill generates a pollutant, methane gas Phases in organic recycling for businesses

over time, based on generation

Assembly Bill 1826 (AB 1826)

Date Thresholds requiring organic waste recycling services

April 1, 2016 Businesses generating 8 cubic yards of organic waste per week

January 1, 2017 Businesses generating 4 cubic yards of organic waste per week

January 1, 2019 Businesses generating 4 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week

Summer/Fall 2021 *Businesses generating 2 cubic yards of commercial solid waste per week

(*May take effect if 2020 statewide organic waste disposal has not decreased to 50% of 2014 levels.)

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (2016)

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (2016) CalRecycle finalizing regs late 2018/early 2019

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (2016) CalRecycle finalizing regs late 2018/early 2019 Penalties and fines outlined for agencies, but

also waste generators

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (2016) CalRecycle finalizing regs late 2018/early 2019 Penalties and fines outlined for agencies, but

also waste generators Compliance goes into effect in 2022, but process

begins now

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Current focus for food-related organics:

Reduce & Reuse

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Current focus for food-related organics:

Reduce & Reuse Over-buying food, resulting in waste?

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Current focus for food-related organics:

Reduce & Reuse Over-buying food, resulting in waste? Preparing too much food, resulting in waste?

Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) Current focus for food-related organics:

Reduce & Reuse Over-buying food, resulting in waste? Preparing too much food, resulting in waste? Can you connect with a local food recovery

program for donating viable food?

Solid Waste Services

Solid Waste Services Where is your business located?

Solid Waste Services Where is your business located? Connect with your city or county’s

environmental/sustainability dept.

Solid Waste Services Where is your business located? Connect with your city or county’s

environmental/sustainability dept. Identify franchise hauler(s); rates may vary

Solid Waste Services Where is your business located? Connect with your city or county’s

environmental/sustainability dept. Identify franchise hauler(s); rates may vary Visit CalRecycle’s website:

www.calrecycle.ca.giv/Nav/GreenBusiness

Lisa McCulloughEnvironmental Resource Analyst

(805) 658-4320lisa.mccullough@ventura.org

www.vcpublicworks.org

Recycling Market Development Zone ProgramDavid Goldstein, Ventura County RMDZ Administrator

Phone (805) 658-4312Fax (805) 658-4324Email David.Goldstein@ventura.orgCounty of Ventura Public Works AgencyWater and Sanitation DepartmentIntegrated Waste Management Division800 S Victoria Ave #1650Ventura, CA 93009-1650

Recycling Market Development Zone

Ventura County

Including the County of Ventura and the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura

- David Goldstein

Market Development for Meeting Mandates

Topics

• Financing for Market Development– Conventional: new Wells– Public: California Pollution Control Finance Authority- Industrial Development Bonds (CPCFA IDBs)

• Recycling Market Development Zones (RMDZs)– Incentives– Strategy/Improvements

• Product Stewardship forces Market Development– Full Circle, European examples– ROMA / Mattress Recycling Council/ Carpets

Conventional Finance of Market Development

“Remainder” is $100 billion for sustainable agriculture, recycling, conservation, and other uses

Public Finance

• User, franchise, host, or tip fee surcharge• Cap and trade funds• Grants and loans from these fees• No flow control, but contract route• CPCFA, Industrial Development Bonds• Cal Competes, R&D credit, Sales tax credit, FTZ

“Government says, ‘If it moves, tax it. If it keepsmoving, regulate it. Andif it stops moving,subsidize it.’” - Reagan

Recycling Market Development Zones• Following AB 939, grew to 40

zones in California• Locally organized, state

designated, staffed by both, financed by tip fee surcharges

• Recyclestore, FACET, RCP, STAR• Employment incentives: EDD,

ETP• Business Planning: Waste

element plus SBDC• Low interest loans: GHG and

RMDZ

RMDZEligible: Private or non-profitType: Primary processor or finished product producerMaterials: Excludes metal, HHW, universal, material generated outside CA Competition: Includes market development, not just landfillProject: Waste prevention, reuse, recycling, compostingTerms: 4% fixed, up to 15 years, 75% of project, up to $2m

EU Market Development

The European Commission seeks to transform the EU economy to a more circular one, by:

• Building standards to facilitate a single market for secondary raw materials in the EU, particularly for plastics

• Encouraging industrial symbiosis, by harmonizing rules on by-products and end-of-waste status

• Facilitating transport of waste between EU countries• Investing in waste collection infrastructure, reverse logistics, sorting or recycling, and

new technologies• Funding projects to recycle waste electronics, building materials, plastics and chemicals• Revising EU regulations on fertilizers, to encourage return of organic wastes to soil• Providing access to funding for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Stewardship promotes market development

• Euro: Duales System Deutschland• ROMA• Full Circle/ Aseptic Packaging• Mattress/Carpet Recycle

Use

Transport

Manufacture

Development

Design

Concept

Product Stewardship

Follow up for Stewardship and InnovationProduct Stewardship Institute

https://www.productstewardship.us/

National Stewardship Action Council Https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-stewardship-action-council

Mattress Recycling Council http://mattressrecyclingcouncil.org/https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/docs/cr/mattresses/annualreport/2017annualrpt.pdfPage 34 shows percent of “recycled” (collected) sent to landfill and incineration

Cradle to Cradle Innovation Institute - Certification, education, design challengehttps://www.c2ccertified.org/

Ventura County Recycling Market Development ZoneDavid Goldstein david.goldstein@ventura.org(805) 658-4312http://www.vcpublicworks.org/rmdz

Go Green On a BudgetRESOURCES & FINANCING

Resources for your business

Additional Resources:

California Green Business Network greenbusinessca.org

VC Surfrider Ocean Friendly Programs ventura.surfrider.org

VCTC Commuter Program goventura.org/rideshare/

GreenBiz Media Greenbiz.com

Green Drinks International Greendrinks.org

VENTURA.SCORE.ORG

BUSINESSPORTAL.CA.GOV www.chamberalliance.biz

Small Business Develop Centerwww.ventura.org/business-services

www.sba.gov

www.calrest.org

Financing

Additional Programs:

SCE EV CHARGE READY PROGRAM chargeready.sce.com

EV for BUSINESSES & FLEETS driveclean.ca.gov

CA CLEAN VEHIVLE REBATE PROJECT cleanvehiclerebate.org

Start Up AcceleratorLAUNCHPAD.LA

gogreenfinancing.com/smallbusiness

calrecycle.ca.gov/RMDZ

www.conservationfund.org

LAincubator.org

Energy Saving Measures Qualify via Three Pathways1. Pre-Qualified Energy Saving Measure (ESM) List

• Includes any measure that qualifies for a deemed rebate through an IOU Program, third party administered Program or REN, or CCA Program

2. IOU Custom Approved Measures• Any measure already approved by an IOU, REN, or CCA custom program is

approved for financing3. Professionally Certified Energy Saving Measures and Demand Response

Resource: gogreenfinancing.com/smallbusiness

City of Thousand Oaks Certified Green Business, Since 2013

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Location: North Ranch Business PlazaAddress: 2955 E Hillcrest Drive, Ste 104,

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362Phone: (805) 497-3800

City of Ventura Certified Green Business, Since 2013City of Thousand Oaks Certified Green Business, Since 2018

himalayacuisine.com

Location 1: Ventura Mission Plaza CenterAddress: 35 W Main St, Ventura, CA 93001Phone: (805) 643-0795

Location 2: Thousand Oaks Sun Plaza CenterAddress: 720 Thousand Oaks Blvd,

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360Phone: (805) 409-1041

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City of Oxnard Certified Green Business, Since 2018

HoneyCup.net

Location: Channel Islands HarborAddress: 3500 S Harbor Blvd 1-105,

Oxnard, CA 93035Phone: (805) 204-0008

Q & A PANELTAMMIE HELMUTHWWW.CONEJOAWARDS.COMCERTIFIED SINCE 2013

ANUP RIMALWWW.HIMALAYACUISINE.COMCERTIFIED SINCE 2013

KAT SIRIGNANOWWW.HONEYCUP.NETCERTIFIED SINCE 2018

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