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Lake County staff propose a green business recognition program; committee seeks details on roll-out and partnerships

Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning, and Environment Committee · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Sustainability staff presented a draft Lake County Green Business recognition program modeled on other jurisdictions; committee members raised questions about staff capacity, chamber engagement, verification and recertification policies and asked staff to refine the design for final approval at a future meeting.

Lake County Sustainability Programs Manager Robin Hallgrim presented a draft design for a county Green Business recognition program that would certify local businesses for sustainability practices across categories including water, energy, pollution prevention, solid waste and transportation/air quality.

Hallgrim described a low‑burden application process: businesses would submit a free online…

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