Celebrating 4R Star Business Employees Helping Castro Valley Reduce Waste!
All employees of CVSan’s 4R Star Businesses are invited to Devout Coffee at Lake Chabot Public Market for complimentary coffee, pastries, fun giveaways, and an opportunity to promote your business in a video! 4R Star Business employees help reduce waste at Castro Valley businesses and bring us closer to our goal of zero waste by 2029!
Each year, CVSan recognizes employees who help implement the 4Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot at businesses in Castro Valley! CVSan will have a Klean Kanteen Insulated Tumbler gift for the first 4R Star employees to arrive until supplies last! Join us for food, fun, and other goodies to take back with you. We hope you will bring your coworkers too!
Are you not yet a 4R Star Business but interested in attending and becoming certified? Fill out an application below and submit to contact@cvsan.org. Or come out to the Employee Recognition event to speak directly with CVSan staff.
Help us plan and let us know if you plan to attend at contact@cvsan.org.
Become a “4R Star” with CVSan’s “4R Business, 4R Planet” Award Program!
CVSan implemented the “4R Business, 4R Planet” Award Program in 2009 to recognize and reward businesses for their environmental efforts. The 4R Business, 4R Planet Program certifies businesses as 4R Star that complete ongoing activities in each of the 4R categories – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot (organics). CVSan businesses that have recycling and organics services are likely already completing all 4R's.
Submit the 4R Business 4R Planet Application to get started! Eligible businesses include all businesses located within CVSan boundaries and include preschools. 4R Star Businesses are eligible for recertification every three years. K-Adult schools and home-based businesses are not eligible to become certified 4R Stars at this time, however, they may participate in the Alameda County Green Business Program.
4R Star Business Directory
Over 100 CVSan businesses have already implemented green practices in their business to become 4R Stars. Refer to CVSan’s 4R Star Business Directory to support local 4R Star businesses.
Stories from a few of CVSan’s 4R Star Business Employees!
Samantha
R & J Quick Clean Center
Samantha collects left-behind hangers for reuse at the store and helps donate unclaimed clothing. She spilled bleach on her work shirt so she tie-dyed it to give it new life. Far out, Samantha!
Joe
Lake Chabot Public Market
Joe designed a drought-tolerant landscape using repurposed rocks and plants and maintains the waste stations for the market. How’s that for a green thumb?
Kim-Louise
First Presbyterian Church of Hayward
Kim-Louise is leading the effort to convert from single-use disposables to reusable dishware. She also prevents food waste by incorporating leftovers into meals. Sounds yummy!
Denis
Doss Sheet Metal Denis recycles organic material from his business in a compost pile which provides nutrient-rich compost for his garden!
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