This is the last post in our series highlighting green businesses in northern New England.  This is a feature we would like to bring back, so if you know of any businesses implementing green practices in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont, please let us know or leave a comment!

Green Guides for Green Businesses

One of the great things about Vermont is the fact that there are SO MANY green businesses in the Green Mountain State.  This also makes it very difficult to pick three to highlight.  Instead, I found some great online directories (green!) that list local businesses who are implementing green practices into their business models.

First, there is the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership.  The partnership is a free and voluntary program run by the Environmental Assistance Office of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and the Vermont Small Business Development Center.  They help businesses “green” their operations and promote public recognition of “environmental excellence.”  You can find the businesses who members of the organization, with direct links to their websites.  There are a number of businesses involved in the partnership, including Compostable Goods, King Arthur Flour, and Vermont Green Cabinets.

Next, there is the Green Products Alliance.  According to their website, they are a “consortium of manufacturers and marketers who make and sell extraordinarily natural personal care products.”  They are based in Middlebury and have a significant number of Vermont-based businesses (though businesses in other states can join, too).  This is a great resource to find handmade, local personal care products like soap, herbs, lotions, candles, etc.  The alliance is spearheaded by Vermont Soap Organics and Seasoned Booksellers.

Lastly, and I thought this was really cool, is a guide to “green” hotels and b&b’s in Vermont.  Green Hotels in the Green Mountain State offers a complete listing of places to stay that are incorporating environmental practices into their businesses.   Whether you want to stay in Burlington or camp out on an organic farm, this is a great directory to find the ideal place for which you are looking!

About the author: Michelle is the Communications Coordinator for Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. She lives in Portland and loves thrift store shopping, food co-ops, New England history and finding people to write posts for this blog. Read more from this author