We've updated the base tier of the Eco-City Business application. Now, you don't need to have already implemented sustainability actions to join. Instead, we will work with you to identify actions that you are interested in and create a 2-year action plan for your business. By the end of those two years, you should be able to earn recognition as a Silver or Gold Eco-City Business.

It’s easy to join: simply fill out this form to let us know some actions you are interested in taking. Once you hit submit, you’re in!

The Eco-City Business Program recognizes Alexandria businesses that are taking action to use less energy and water, reduce waste, and provide eco-friendly options for their customers and employees. Businesses that go above and beyond can earn higher tiers of recognition!

Participating Eco-City Businesses will receive marketing materials and support, including physical and digital decals to show your participation, inclusion in City communications on green businesses, and guidance from the Office of Climate Action on taking your sustainability efforts to the next level.

The Office of Climate Action is looking forward to working with businesses on sustainability. This type of collaborative action is crucial to achieving the Environmental Action Plan 2040 goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and by 80 to 100% by 2050. Together, we can make Alexandria a greener place to live, work, and visit!

Congratulations to the Eco-City Businesses who have earned recognition! Thank you for making eco-friendly choices, and keep up the good work.

Gold: Port City Brewing Company

Silver: Magpie Reclamations, Alexandria & Company 

Eco-City Business: 

• Ten Thousand Villages (King Street)
• Noi's Kitchen
• ALX Dog Walk
• Holistic Hair Studio
• BeeLiner Diner
• The Dog Park
• Made in ALX
• Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop
• Handy Bikes
• Patagonia Old Town
• Trek Bicycle Alexandria North
• Sustainably D Marie LLC
• Red Barn Mercantile
• Penny Post
• Pippin Toy Co.
• Salon deZEN
• MHD Builds
• Platinum Flooring

Recognized businesses receive many benefits by participating in the program, including:

• A window cling to display your recognition at your business and a digital version for your website
• Inclusion in a list of sustainable businesses on the program website —which can elevate your presence with event coordinators and consumers who have demonstrated an interest in greener vendors
• Support from the Office of Climate Action for achieving the next recognition tier
• Resources on the benefits of integrating sustainability into your business, and information on the available incentives to help take these actions
• Money saved by achieving greater water and energy efficiency

Email Samantha Heitsch, City Sustainability Coordinator: Samantha.Heitsch@AlexandriaVA.gov

If you would like to receive eNews updates about the program, please subscribe to Alexandria eNews and select the Green Business Recognition Program topic.

To schedule a 20-minute "office hours" call, please sign up here: Office Hours Bookings