Lafayette to honor 41 ‘green’ businesses

LAFAYETTE — Forty-one businesses in Lafayette will be honored during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting for taking steps toward sustainability.

The Lafayette Energy Sustainability Advisory Committee launched its fifth annual Green Business Recognition Program in August, and the applicants to be honored on Tuesday met requirements in the areas of energy, waste, water, transportation and community.

The council meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Lafayette City Hall, 1290 S. Public Road.

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The 2015 program was enhanced to provide businesses with one-on-one assistance to complete the application and implement sustainable business practices. The Green Business program is a collaborative effort of LESAC, the Lafayette Waste Reduction Advisory Committee, Boulder County Partners for a Clean Environment and Xcel Energy, and is funded in part by a Boulder County sustainability matching grant.

“The program was revised this year to allow businesses the opportunity to build upon their sustainability efforts and achieve escalating status levels annually,” said Curt Cheesman, Lafayette’s director of recreation and facilities management. “We’re proud to recognize the business leaders in our community who are striving towards sustainability.”

The 2015 participants will receive a window decal to publicize their standing as a Lafayette Green Business.  In addition to the recognition at the council meeting, applicants will attend an award ceremony, Dec. 3, with Mayor Christine Berg.

Gold award winners were Imagine!, Jax Outdoor Gear, Living Design Studios, Sister Carmen Community Center, Nesheim’s Cleaning, The Happy Beast, The Post Brewing Co., Treasures Upscale Consignment, YMCA of Lafayette, Curating the Cool, Phytology Natural Health and Counseling/ Phytology Eco-Conscious Weddings, Sister Carmen Thrift Store, Jax Ranch and Home, Atlas Valley Purveyors and Pinocchio’s Italian Eatery.

Silver award winners were WOW! Children’s Museum, Liquid Mechanics Brewing Co., My Earth LLC, Anspach’s Jewelry, The Body Bar, Udon Kaisha, Cooper’s Automotive, Lafayette Collectibles and Flea Market, Super Mini Walnut Café, Nancy Best Cake Design, Odd13 Brewing, DeMaj Salon, Property Connections Real Estate, Confluence Small Business Collaborative and John’s Cleaners.

Bronze award winners were Bark Avenue, Cannon Mine Coffee, Lafayette Florist, Lafayette Homebrew Supply, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Miller’s Bar and Grille, Ozuke, Sporian Microsystems Inc., Sprouts Farmers Market LLC, VFW Post 1771 and Timbalier Gifts and Stationery.