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Aromas named one of the City of Williamsburg's Green Business Challenge Honorees
Sunday, 05 December 2010 00:00

Aromas named one of the City of Williamsburg's Green Business Challenge Honorees

This year businesses in the the City of Williamsburg participated in the City's first Green Business Challenge. Aromas Coffeehouse and Bakeshop was one of 17 businesses participating to make Williamsburg a greener community.

To qualify Aromas had to check off at least 12 items covering a range of activities in the following areas: Waste Reduction; Water Conservation; Energy Conservation; Transportation; Recycling; and General/Staff Education. Participants were given the opportunity to illustrate the creative ways they're lessening their carbon footprint in our community. So, what are some of the things Aromas did to make their business more green?

virginia-green-logo* Installed a solar powered light source in their storage shed for use at night.
* Have a basket for reusable hot cup jackets (java-jackets).
* 15% discount on all coffee purchases when the customer brings their own cup.
* Installed portion controlled hand towels in the restroom.

Congratulations to Aromas owners Don and Geri Pratt for becoming a Virginia Green business and incorporating environmentally-friendly practices at Aromas!

Keep an eye out for the Virginia Green logo around town. The logo means these businesses are certified by the Virginia Department of Environment Quality as a "Virginia Green" facility. Virginia Green is the statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia's tourism industry. It is a partnership between the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association. The program awards Virginia Green Certification to tourism-related business such as hotels, restaurants and attractions taking voluntary actions to reduce harmful impacts on the environment.

aromaslogoAromas Coffeehouse & Bakeshop
431 Prince George St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Phone: 757-221-6676

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