Silver Spring Landscape Businesses Among First in New Certification Program
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recognized the businesses at the program's launch Monday.
Of the seven Montgomery County businesses that are the first to qualify under the new Green Landscape Business Certification Program, four are based in Silver Spring, according to a news release from the county. The certification program is a collaboration between the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and Montgomery College. The program expands eligibility for the Green Business Certification Program beyond businesses with office-based operations to the landscaping sector. To be certified, a landscape business must meet requirements in these areas: air quality, energy efficiency, waste management and procurement; integrated pest management and plants; water and soil, and …
