Gavaphoto | www.gavaphoto.com

Description

Event, portrait and wedding photographer. Also, business and commercial portraits. I have an MBA in Sustainabile Management. Offer 10% discount on my services to clients who hire other green vendors.

Green Steps Taken

We use CFLS, offer discounts (example above) deliver images online (no paper “proofs”), we are working through SF Green Business checklist for certification, pay all bills electronically.

Surprising Successes

Having clients that wanted to hire me for portrait photography services specifically because I had an MBA in Sustainable Mgmt.

Having Trouble With

Regular marketing techniques, networking, growing my business at the rate I would like.

Giving Back

I offer free photography services to local non profits – have a standing relationship with a non profit that distributes fresh produce to low income individuals in my neighborhood (Grupo de la Comida)

Description

I am a web designer/developer with a little over 13 years of experience – and was a designer long before that. I have always been a supporter of non-profits and have been spending my time doing volunteer work for community groups who seek to help better the world for their interest groups. Green is my major passion, but so far I have found little inroads in to the actual marketplace and hope to be able to do so one day. I would love to have my job be associated with my passion for the environment.

Green Steps Taken

Recycling working on rebuilding my garden to be more water sufficient and eco friendly using more native flora (with the help of my friend Shale who is a sustainable landscaping designer) volunteering for coastal and watershed projects reducing carbon footprints through travel management and careful commuter options

Giving Back

Volunteering Friends of Fairmont Animal Shelter Peralta Sustainable Summit (with 300 people in attendance we had less than one garbage can of waste – the rest was recycled woohoo!) ecomerritt.org forum on older workers ActionWick – design for reform I don’t use disposable products for gatherings and such – and always volunteer to help group gatherings make wise choices like plant based cutlery and food waste recycling services for their meetings

Description

I just graduated with a Master of Sustainable Development from Macquarie University in Sydney.

Green Steps Taken

Bought a Prius, changed my lightbulbs, eat organic and as local as possible, try to walk when I can. Have analyzed my water and energy use.

Giving Back

I just applied for a National Geographic grant to start environmental education at my local community center.

Description

I’m a program manager with an energy efficiency firm in Berkeley with a background in urban and environmental policy and planning. I’m interested in local government action on climate change, environmental justice, and green jobs.

Green Steps Taken

I became a vegetarian 6 years ago, walk to work, try to buy used and organic, and chose my education and my career based on my desire to work in a field that promotes sustainability.

Having Trouble With

I think the most difficult thing for me right now about trying to lead a sustainable life is loving to travel but hating the carbon impact of flying.

Giving Back

I’m new to the area and would love to be more involved in the community. The company I work for has sustainable purchasing policies and supports the Contra Costa County Climate Leaders organization.

Avvya

Description

Manufacturer of Natural Soaps and Bath Products

Steps Taken

Our products are made from sustainable ingredients and are earth friendly. Our products are natural and do not contain SLS or paraben. All our products are packaged in recycled or recyclable products.

Currently Working On

Redefining our processes is an ongoing goal of ours! We always strive to environmentally friendly and leaving as little footprint as possible.