Ecoyards achieves King County Envirostars 5 star rating

Ecoyards is proud to announce that we recently earned the highest five-star rating from the EnviroStars program, which certifies businesses committed to environmentally responsible practices.

To receive certification, businesses must demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting the environment through proper management and reduction of hazardous materials and waste, among other sustainable practices. Established by King County in 1995, the EnviroStars program aims to create healthier communities and safeguard natural resources by keeping hazardous and unwanted waste out of the environment.

What does the EnviroStars rating mean for you? It’s an added assurance that Ecoyards is dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact. Achieving a five-star rating requires showing leadership in environmental stewardship within our industry or community, maintaining a solid waste reduction program, and implementing measures to save energy, protect air and water quality, and adopt a wide range of “greener” business practices.

EnviroStars staff conduct site inspections and review our operations to determine qualification. As the program explains:

“Companies receive ratings from 2 to 5 stars. The higher the rating, the more deeply environment-friendly practices are integrated into company policies and operations. To improve their rating, companies must become more proactive in reducing waste and hazardous materials. A five-star rating reflects leadership on environmental issues beyond their own facilities — within their industry, organization, and community.”