What is a Green Business Partner?
Green Business Partners put environmental best practices into action in four categories:
- Recycling and Reducing Waste
- Energy Efficiency
- Environmental Stewardship
- Community Engagement
The basic commitment for all partners is to engage in sustainable practices to maintain their areas free of litter and to reduce future litter by controlling sources, like ensuring trash cans and dumpsters remain closed. Beyond this initial commitment, many of our partners adopt multiple sustainable practices such as: reducing landfill waste, increasing recycling, practicing water conservation, reducing energy consumption, donating items to charity, and participating in Earth Day, to name a few.
How does it work?
Interested businesses can register using the link on the webpage. After you sign up, staff will schedule a site visit, walk through the checklist with you, and document your green efforts. The team will then review the checklist, approve your application, and deliver your Green Business Partners decal.
Once you’re a partner, you can share any new or updated green practices by emailing KFWB@FortWorthTexas.gov.
What is the checklist?
During the site visit, Keep Fort Worth Beautiful staff and your team will review the checklist together. The checklist(PDF, 270KB) is not a set of requirements—it’s a guide designed to spark ideas and capture the ways your business supports a cleaner, greener environment, such as reducing waste, preventing litter, or promoting sustainability. It’s simply an opportunity to share what you’re already doing.
Are there minimum requirements for the checklist?
No. The Green Business Partners program recognizes and encourages environmentally conscious practices.
What actions do Green Business Partners take?
Partners make the commitment to keep their properties and surrounding areas free from litter and integrate green actions when possible. Partners are encouraged to participate in Keep Fort Worth Beautiful programs.
Is there a cost to participate in Green Business Partners?
Participating in Green Business Partners is absolutely free!
Who can apply to be a Green Business Partner?
All businesses within the City of Fort Worth city limits are welcome to participate. Those applying are most commonly the business owner or facility manager.
Do Green Business Partners have to be in Fort Worth city limits?
Yes, participants must be located within the Fort Worth city limits. However, we encourage all businesses to make sustainable choices at home and at work.
What kind of businesses can participate?
Businesses in any industry are invited to join us as green business partners!
Can my small business participate in Green Business Partners?
Absolutely! Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to participate. Regardless of business size, you can make a difference in our community!