We are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. The Coastal Bend is filled with attractive sights, spectacular landscapes, and sparkling waters. These local businesses are doing their part to keep our community sparkling and GREEN. Support companies that care about you, your family and your city.
The Builders Association Corpus Christi Area (BACC) is a non-profit association of professionals, committed to the home building industry, affiliated with the Texas Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders. A chapter within the BACC, Coastal Bend Green Built (CBGB) is a voluntary partnership of local home builders, industry supporters, and sponsors committed to creating awareness and interest in the construction of higher-performance, lower-impact residential homes in the Coastal Bend. CBGB Builders design and construct homes that conform to higher standards of site management and waste recycling, water efficiency, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, materials, and homeowner education.
Trip Thomas - Owner
Doddridge at Alameda
(361) 852-1221
Thomas Exxon is strongly committed to a cleaner, greener Corpus Christi. Recycling is an everyday occurrence. Thomas Exxon recycles oil, oil filters, coolant, batteries, and even tires. If you a DIY-er and live near Thomas Exxon, you can drop off your old oil, coolants, and batteries. Thomas Exxon is proud to do its part, making and keeping Corpus Christi greener.
HOME AND GARDEN PEST CONTROL
Over 40 years experience
FMI: (800) 447-0704
Serving the Coastal bend from Rockport to Alice and everywhere in between. Specializing in pest removal, fumigation, and inspections, whether it's for a school, nursing home, office, hotel, hospital, or your house. Home and Garden Pest control cares about the environment - offering the Perimeter Guard Service, which guards your home from the OUTSIDE. Ideal for people with allergies, children, and pets.
Kosmo Nail and Hair Salon
5854 S. Staples Street
(361) 334-3407
Kosmo Nail and Hair Salon cares about our community and is doing what they can to give back by recycling hair. Kosmo is a partner with Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that utilizes donated hair to provide hairpieces to children 18 and under who have medical hair loss for any reason. Kosmo is offering free haircuts to those who are willing to donate their hair of 10 inches or longer for this meaningful act of love to help kids rebuild their self-esteem. Open Mon-Sat 10-8, call Kosmo Nail and Hair Salon to help Locks of Love.
Dolphin Recycling
717 Lester Street
(361) 904-0104
Dolphin Recycling Inc. collects and sorts recyclables by container type into individual piles of plastic, aluminum, and tin. Newspapers and paper items are sorted separately. After sorting the materials, dolphin compresses the piles into compact bales for shipping. Materials are then sold to mills and fabricators for re-use in their manufacturing processes. All recycled materials are used to make things such as filling for winter jackets, plastic lumber, new metal products, and rolls of clean newsprint.
Sea Scouts
Allen Borden
(361) 693-1752
Once a month, for the past 20 years, SHIP ONE Crews sweep and pick up with shovels, rakes, nets and by hand, trash on the T heads and in the marina. Yucky stuff mostly, from city storm drains, and from boats as well as trash blowing from the beach into the water. Crews learn first hand the need for a green environment, and appreciation for taking care of what one has been given to use - conserving and protecting it for our next generation.
Borden Insurance
210 South Carancahua, 4th Floor
(361) 882-6543
Borden Insurance has taken the initiative to go green. Around their offices, they have found that recycling is the way to reduce waste as well as costs. From recycled toner and paper to restructuring the use of paper plates, plastic spons and cups, and paper towels, Borden is constantly finding ways to be more eco-friendly. In addition to saving the planet, this new recycling program is also saving the company money, which makes it easier for them to save you money on all youjr insurance needs!
Energy Star
Garrett Dorsey
(361) 688-2211
ENERGY STAR is the nationally recognized symbol for energy efficiency, as designated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Perhaps you have seen the ENERGY STAR label when shopping for energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Now ENERGY STAR can help you to find the home of your dreams. ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer you all of the features you want in a new home, plus energy-efficient improvements that deliver better performance, greater comfort, a healthier environment, and lower energy bills. As a result, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have made a financially sound investment as well as an environmentally responsible choice.
Coastal Bend Bays Foundation
(361) 882-3439
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation is a public interest organization dedicated to the conservation of freshwater and coastal natural resources for current and future generations through consensus, facilitation, communication, advocacy, research and education.
NuStar Energy
2330 N. Loop 1604 W San Antonio
(800) 866-9060
NuStar Energy L.P. solves the logistical needs of our customers by moving domestic and foreign crude oil and other feedstocks safely and responsibly to the right locations at the right time. Our successful operations and continued growth provide strong returns to our investors.A leader in operational excellence, safety performance, environmental stewardship and community service, Nustar employs individuals who care equally about their company, co-workers and communities.
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