This webinar, held August 23, 2012, explored the meaning and value of Green Certification for the Maryland recycling community. The presenters shared three very different perspectives to ensure a broad understanding of the concept and its potential impact on the waste stream. (Please note that the first three slides do not appear due to a technical glitch, however all the audio will be heard. The full slide deck is available as a pdf. See http://www.marylandrecyclingnetwork.org/news-events.)
Presenters:
Tad Radzinski, Certification Officer of GreenCircle Certified, LLC
Douglas M. Weisburger, Manager, Green Business Certification Program, Senior Planning Specialist, Sustainability Programs, Department of Environmental Protection, Montgomery County Government
Laura Armstrong, Maryland Green Registry Coordinator, Maryland Department of the Environment
Program Description: The sustainable product industry is at a crossroad. Consumers are demanding sustainable products and services, and manufacturers are responding with self-declared environmental claims, graphics or imagery.
Tad Radzinski explained why companies choose to get certified, their experience going through the process and how it can improve their bottom line.
Doug Weisburger outlineed the scope and benefits of Montgomery County’s Green Business Certification Program, a voluntary recognition program for businesses going above and beyond basic green office measures.
Laura Armstrong described the Maryland Green Registry, a free program that promotes and recognizes sustainable practices at organizations of all types and sizes within the State. She also detailed the benefits of membership and how to add your business or organization to the growing list of 350 members.
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