Staunton Green 2020

We want to applaud the many Staunton businesses who have an environmental service/product and/or operational commitment to green practices. See instructions to be listed.

NOTE: This informational list is not a Staunton Green 2020 endorsement on goods, services, or company offerings. Individuals are advised to verify any environmental claims of these businesses themselves.

ARCHITECTS
Michael C. Brown - 11 E. Beverley Street, Ste. 5: Mr. Brown is associated with AIA, NCARB, Friends of Kebyar. You can reach him at 540-851-0121.

CLEANING SERVICES
Tidy Green – 313 Vine Street is an earth-friendly cleaning company that only uses environmentally sound products! Tidy Green cleans homes and small businesses using only earth friendly products and biodegradable products that are safe for you, children, pets, customers, clients and the environment. Call Tidy Green at 540-849-9566.

FOOD
Darjeeling Cafe - 219 W. Beverley; offering fresh and organic meals; Virginia Green certified. 540-213-0066

George Bowers Grocery – 614 W. Beverley; offers a selection of locally and regionally-produced food. Their “Green Commitment” outlines internal, sustainable practices. [Disclosure: owners Brian Wiedemann and Katie McCaskey sit on SG2020 steering committee]

Lush Farms - 329 Green Street; this chemical-free urban farm grows heirloom seed vegetables, many of which are native to the Mid-Atlantic.  [Disclosure: owners Brian Wiedemann and Katie McCaskey sit on SG2020 steering committee]

HOSPITALITY
Stonewall Jackson Hotel – This upscale hotel in Staunton’s historic downtown is Virginia Green certified and also has a green roof!

HOME
Young’s Hardware – 340 N Central Avenue; this local hardware store carries Mythic, a non-VOC paint.

REAL ESTATE
Carol B. Morency, a Realtor with Century 21, has been awarded the National Association of Realtor’s Green Designation.  She works with buyers and sellers in expanding their knowledge of sustainability as it relates to property, homes, and buildings. 540-294-2148 or carolmorency AT hotmail.com

OTHER
Staunton Creative Community Fund - 9 South Augusta Street; this non-profit provides business training and start-up capital for small businesses that are “economically viable, socially equitable, and environmentally sound”. A great resource if you want to start your own green business!

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange – Southern Exposure is based in Mineral, Virginia, and offers heirloom seeds to interested growers on this side of the mountain. They generously donated seed packets to SG2020 as incentives and giveaways at our meetings. Thank you, Southern Exposure!