Clark County Green Business program hosts an annual Green Awards event where businesses and community members are given awards for their work in sustainability. Applications are accepted annually in the fall.
2019 winners
WaferTech
The semi-conductor manufacturer has steadily reduced hazardous waste since arriving in Clark County in 1996. WaferTech purchased green power for all of 2018, and established recycling stations for block foam, food waste and electronics.
(more than 25 employees)
Barre3 Felida
Barre3 Felida reduces waste by offering towel service rather than paper towels, and encourages clients to use water bottle refilling stations and reusable bottles. Barre3 Felida uses only earth-friendly cleaning products for their studio and mats.
Columbia Springs
Columbia Springs provides environmental education to children and adults. They only use green cleaning products, repurpose recyclable items for event activities and crafts, and eliminated paper towel use in their administrative office.
(nonprofit or government)
2018 Winners
Corwin Beverage
Corwin Beverage recycled 100,000 pounds in 2017, upgraded their 85,000 square foot warehouse to energy efficient lighting, installed hand dryers, started composting for employees, and added reusable dishes to their kitchen.
Hazel Dell Bikram Yoga
Birkram Yoga reduces their environmental footprint through Energy Star rated heating for their hot yoga classes, and state of the art insulation. They forego paper products, use hand dryers and use eco-friendly cleaning products.
