Adopting a culture of sustainability within your organization can improve your work environment, guide purchasing decisions and expand your bottom line. With the natural beauty found throughout our city, your customers and employees will value the steps your business takes to become a better steward of our waterways and natural resources.
TO EARN PEARL BUSINESS RECOGNITION:
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Local businesses are fundamental to the vitality of our beautiful city and can have a lasting impact on our local waterways. Whether your business manufactures goods, sells as a retail establishment, or provides important services to our neighbors, it impacts the health and well-being of our community. More and more residents of Virginia Beach are becoming conscious of where their money goes and how it is spent. With the many options available, consumers are seeking out businesses that reflect their values of sustainability, social awareness and environmental responsibility.
LRNow recognizes that active engagement of the private sector is essential to truly move towards a sustainable Virginia Beach and cleaner waters. Businesses within our city are already changing how they work. Some are increasing their energy efficiency, using resources more strategically, reducing waste and pollution, and becoming more sustainable.
The businesses listed below are taking the lead in adopting a culture of sustainability and becoming better stewards of our waterways. They have been certified by Lynnhaven River NOW as Pearl Businesses and are recognized for their efforts to restore our waterways and sustain the natural beauty found throughout our city. Please use the links below to learn more about each business.
PEARL HOMES are places where people care about our environment and want to do what they can to help protect our resources.
Lynnhaven River NOW recognizes schools providing outstanding environmental education as a Pearl School.
PEARL BUSINESSES are essential to truly move towards a more sustainable Virginia Beach and cleaner waters.
We all want to do our part to restore the health of all of our sacred waterways and protect them for future generations to enjoy.
SUSTAINABLE YARDS PROGRAM: Let us help you “green” your Lynnhaven watershed home. This unique program provides specific stormwater management practices to your yard at a significantly reduced cost to you.