EnviroStars gives businesses the recognition they deserve for their efforts to protect the environment.

How to become an EnviroStar
Program Requirements
Current Whatcom County EnviroStars and Ratings
EnviroStars Rating System

The EnviroStars rating system helps you communicate your commitment to environmental protection to your customers.  You can display the EnviroStars decal on your store window, use the EnviroStars logo in  your own marketing efforts and hang our certificate of recognition in your waiting room.  EnviroStars profiles businesses that have reduced hazardous waste in success stories that are distributed to local media.  In addition, advertisements in local media highlight EnviroStars businesses.

How to become an EnviroStar:

• Call (360) 676-6724 for more information about the program.
• To verify your waste practices and be considered for EnviroStars recognition, request an educational on-site consultation.

EnviroStars in Whatcom County is a joint effort of Whatcom County Health Department and the regional EnviroStars Cooperative.

Program Requirements:

• You are located in Whatcom County
• You don't generate large quantities of hazardous waste
• You set a goal to reduce hazardous waste for the year
• You receive a visit from EnviroStars in Whatcom County to verify that your waste is properly managed
• You fill out a waste prevention opportunities worksheet (for more than two stars)

2008 Whatcom County EnviroStars & Ratings

Star Rating	Business Name
	A-1 Builders 3310 Northwest Avenue Bellingham, WA  98225 360-734-5249       www.a1builders.ws
	Aiki Homes, Inc. 1710 Grant Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-715-0700 www.aikihomes.com
	Appliance Depot 802 Marine Drive Bellingham, WA 98225 360-527-2646 www.reuseworks.org
	Barkley Boulevard Dental Care 2075 Barkley Boulevard  #260 Bellingham, WA  98226 360-733-8150      www.barkleydental.com
	Bellingham Automotive 4116 Hannegan Road Bellingham, WA  98226 360-738-2909      www.bellinghamautomotive.com
	Cascade Cuts 632 Montgomery Road Bellingham, WA  98226 360-671-6310
	Cascade Joinery 1401 Sixth Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-527-0119    www.cascadejoinery.com
	Ronald D. Dahl, DDS 2030 Alder Street Ferndale, WA 98248 360-384-1271
	John Kole Vehicle Repair 2114 Humboldt Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-676-7512      www.johnkolevehiclerepair.com
	Humboldt Automotive, Inc. 1926 Humboldt Street Bellingham, WA  98225 360-647-3291      www.humboldtautomotive.com
	Port of Bellingham/Blaine Harbor PO Box 1245 Blaine, WA  98230 360-647-6176      www.portofbellingham.com
	Port of Bellingham/Squalicum Harbor PO Box 1677 Bellingham, WA 98227 360-676-2542    www.portofbellingham.com
	Port of Bellingham/Cruise Terminal 355 Harris Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 360-676-2500    www.portofbellingham.com
	Private Gardens Design, Inc.     1155 N State Street, #304 Bellingham, WA  98225 360-752-1333  www.privategardensdesign.com
	Quicksilver Photo Lab 1130 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA  98225 360-676-2725
	Sanitary Service Company, Inc. 1001 Roeder Avenue Bellingham, WA  98225 360-734-3490      www.ssc-inc.com
	Unlimited Service Downtown    1818 Franklin Street Bellingham, WA  98225 360-734-4610      www.unlimitedservice.us
	Whatcom Electric & Battery 2021 Toledo Street Bellingham, WA 98229 360-734-7723 www.whatcomelectric.com
	Active Earth Designs 1105 Central Road Everson, WA  98247 360-398-1358      www.activeearthdesigns.com
	Angler Automotive 2207 Valencia Street  #111 Bellingham, WA  98229 360-738-1245
	Greg Aanes Furniture 2115 Queen Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-733-9101 www.gregaanesfurniture.com
	Patricia Conn, D.D.S. 2372 Main Street Ferndale, WA  98248 360-384-5902
	Port of Bellingham/Central Maintenance Facility 619 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 360-676-2500    www.portofbellingham.com
	Trottner’s Auto Repair Service, Inc. 2005 Kentucky Street Bellingham, WA  98229 360-733-3280
	Washroom Wizard! PO Box 29133 Bellingham, 98228 360-714-8460
	Whatcom Builders, Inc. 703 E Laurel Road Bellingham, WA  98226 360-398-1427      www.whatcombuilders.com
	Aaron Lemperes, DDS, PS    3300 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98226 360-738-0444
	Evergreen Automotive Services 122 Ohio Street  #101 Bellingham, WA  98225 360-676-4144      www.evergreenautomotiveinc.com
	Everson Dental Clinic 201 E Main Street Everson, WA 98247 360-966-7777      www.eversondental.com
	Glacierview Animal Hospital 1874 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248 360-384-4482 http://glacierview.us/
	Olsen Auto Body & Collision 1919 Humboldt Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-733-0463 www.olsenautobody.com
	Wallgren's Tire Center 210 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-1446 www.lesschwab.com
	Seegers Painting       1532 Toledo Court Bellingham, WA  98229 360 223-5306    www.seegerspainting.com
	Melissan Freeman, DDS 7000 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 360-398-9202
	Richard V Tucker 2030 Alder Street Ferndale, WA 98248 360-384-1271
	Complete Auto Repair Service 4724 Pacific Highway Bellingham, WA 98226 360-922-0553

The following businesses have received the EnviroStars Recognized Leader Award:

• 2004 - Starbucks
• 2005 - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
• 2006 - IKEA
• 2008 - REI
  

The EnviroStars Rating System

The EnviroStars rating system is based on your company's commitment to hazardous waste reduction.  The more proactive you are, the more recognition you receive.

The Ratings:

  2 Stars:

Show us that you manage your hazardous waste properly and receive:

• A Certificate of Recognition
• A window decal showing your EnviroStars rating
• The EnviroStars camera-ready logo to use in your marketing efforts

  3 Stars:

Show us that you have reduced the amount of hazardous waste you produce by changing your practices, processes or products, and your business will receive all of the above, plus:

• Be highlighted in advertisements in local print media
• Be highlighted in local radio advertisements

  4 Stars:

Show us that you have taken comprehensive action to reduce waste in all aspects of your business and you will receive all of the above, plus:

• Special recognition in local media advertisements and community events
• Be automatically nominated for the WIN Environmental Achievement Awards

  5 Stars:

Show us that you are a leader in preventing hazardous waste and that you recycle solid waste, and your business will receive all of the above, plus:

• Be profiled in a success story distributed to the local media
• Be automatically nominated for the Washington State Governor's Award for Outstanding Achievement
• Be featured in special promotions and displays

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