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SMART BUSINESSES GET THE GREEN COMPETITIVE EDGE

Smart businesses take sustainability seriously. Why? Being more efficient saves you money. Being green brings you business. Having a greater understanding of your operations and their impact helps you innovate.

How Does It Work?

Program Brochure

Businesses that join the program are provided with free:

  • technical assistance
  • money for energy and waste improvements
  • public recognition
  • networking opportunities

Frisco Clean Tracks certified businesses:

  • complete on-site sustainability assessment, including energy and waste assessments as needed
  • identify and accomplish at least one new sustainable action that the business will achieve this year
  • attend a Frisco Clean Tracks business workshop and recognition event

How Do I Sign Up?

We are now accepting businesses in the 2012 program.

Download the application as PDF or as a fillable PDF. Complete the application and submit it to Lynne Greene at the High Country Conservation Center, 518 E Main Street in Frisco, or to lynne@highcountryconservation.org.

Businesses must score above 50 points to become certified. If you do not score 50 points, we can help you get there. Paper copies are available at the High Country Conservation Center.

Staff will contact you to set up a site visit.

What Green Improvements Can I Get Help With?

Here are a few examples:

(energy)

  • replace inefficient light bulbs
  • add occupancy sensors
  • improve insulation and air sealing
  • add programmable thermostats
  • calibrate or replace outdated appliances

(waste)

  • add clearly labelled recycling and composting bins
  • add composting service
  • improve hazardous waste disposal
  • switch to environmentally friendly cleaners
  • purchase post-consumer recycled products
  • create incentives for re-usable bags

(transportation)

  • create walk/bike/bus to work program
  • create purchasing policies

Download The Program Overview

About Us

Frisco Clean Tracks Business Program is a partnership between the Town of Frisco and the High Country Conservation Center. The mission of the Frisco Clean Tracks initiative is to become a model mountain community committed to clean energy solutions, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship through: action, education, and inspiration.

The Frisco Clean Tracks Business Program recognizes and encourages businesses to add environmental considerations into their day to day operations.  It is a voluntary program that promotes energy savings and waste reduction opportunities for businesses, which in turn also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

Business Pledge to Implement Green Strategies
We believe a successful economy is dependent on a healthy environment. We are actively working to show our environmental responsibility to our community by committing to the following objectives: to develop and implement practices that use resources more efficiently to prevent pollution and waste to strive for continuous improvement

Look At What Frisco Clean Tracks Businesses Have Accomplished in 2011

Alpine Market and Deli

Backcountry Brewery

Gatherhouse

Maximum Comfort Pool and Spa

Medical Marijuana of the Rockies

Podium Sports

Rivers Clothing Company

Rocky Mountain Coffee Roasters

Shoe Inn Boutique

Winter Properties, Buyers Resource

Woods Inn

 



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