Montgomery County Certified Green Businesses
A.I.R. is an eco-friendly landscaping and lawn care company. Services include battery powered mowing and blowing, natural organic lawn care, robot mower installation and compost collection. Certification tier: Gold
Amicus Green Buildi
ng Center is a design center and home improvement store that prioritizes environmental safety, health, and durability in their clients’ projects. In their operations, Amicus implements a variety of eco-friendly measures, such as sourcing wind power electricity supply, utilizing energy sipping electronics, installing LED lighting, repurposing shipping supplies, offering customers reusable bags/boxes, offering filtered drinking water and donating retired materials. Certification tier: Gold
Backyard Bounty is a small, woman-owned landscape firm based in Silver Spring that specializes in ecological design, native plants, habitat creation and stormwater management. Backyard Bounty has long been a trendsetter in the industry, leading the way with all-electric equipment and innovative use of native plants for stormwater management. Certification tier: Platinum
Barre3 Bethesda is a woman-owned, locally operated fitness studio located in the heart of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle that offers signature classes, combining strength, cardio and mindfulness. The space features ample natural light and clean, modern design elements. The studio strives to integrate sustainability practices throughout its operations—from offering a water-bottle refill station to reduce single-use plastics, to using environmentally friendly cleaning and office supplies, and sourcing products from small, minority-owned businesses. Certification tier: Silver
Bethesda Green is a non-profit organization that works to catalyze sustainable living and practices in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. To do so, it offers a range of programs and services including its Green Business Incubator, which supports emerging green startups; its Green Business Certification program which recognizes green businesses in Montgomery County; its Food Working Group which addresses local food production and waste; as well as different educational programs aimed at raising awareness about sustainability issues among the general public. Certification tier: Gold
Big Wave Media crafts compelling visual stories that resonate with audiences and help organizations achieve their goals. With a wealth of experience in senior roles at renowned networks like HBO, Discovery, and Disney, Big Wave Media’s founder and team bring a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to every project, from small local businesses and nonprofits to large organizations. Certification tier: Gold
Butchers Alley is Bethesda’s local butcher, offering the highest quality humanely raised meats and locally sourced cuts. Beyond the butcher counter, the shop features sustainable, wild-caught seafood, artisan cheeses, gourmet groceries, house-made prepared foods, and a comprehensive catering menu. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Butcher’s Alley prioritizes responsibly sourced local products, partners with fellow small businesses and farms, and reduces energy use – ensuring that good food is also good for the planet. Certification tier: Silver
Carrie It Away is a professional organizing service that offers clients nonjudgmental help decluttering and organizing their homes in addition to offering on-your-own or community-based courses to help jump start the process. Moreover, Carrie It Away models environmentally friendly practices that include composting food, removing single-use kitchenware, using recycled products and participating in Montgomery County’s Adopt A Road program. Certification tier: Silver
CohnReznick offers advisory, assurance, and tax assistance services to support and create opportunities for their community. With initiatives like managing their environmental impact through supply chain, composting food waste, and more, CohnReznick has demonstrated their desire to protect the environment and promote sustainability efforts. Certification tier: Silver
Congregation Beth El is a Jewish congregation located in Bethesda, Maryland which focuses on prayer and spirituality, getting community members involved in events and activities, and educating members about the Jewish faith. Their Green Tikkun Committee have supported several green initiatives outlining recycling and composting measures as well as helping members become eco-friendly at home by adopting renewable energy or turning off electronics that are no longer being used. Certification tier: Gold
Electric Advisors specializes in providing commercial clients with tailored natural gas and electric supply solutions to meet their financial and sustainability goals. Operating across multiple states, Electric Advisors helps businesses reduce energy supply costs and encourages green energy utilization through the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates and energy curtailment, when possible. Certification tier: Silver
Ecoverde Cleaning is a cleaning service that works to bring efficiency and ease in cleaning to both commercial and residential clients through a broad range of services such as standard cleaning, deep cleaning, and move in or move out cleanings. Eco-friendly measures include lowering their carbon footprint by having one printer for their office and working from home as much as possible while other environmentally conscious practices involve using green sealed chemicals and buying products in bulk. Certification tier: Gold
Forev’Herbs is a company that offers natural products such as skin care products, remedies, herbal teas, household products, and food. Their contributions to being a green business have earned them silver-level recognition within their Montgomery County Green Business Certification, and they have taken significant steps to lowering their carbon footprint such as replacing bulbs with LED lighting, installing energy efficient windows, and composting food waste. Certification tier: Silver
Gardenology is an ecologically-focused landscaping and gardening company, with expertise in eco-design and sustainable installation. They are the premier landscaping company in the Washington-DC area, with a mission of unleashing the power of nature and transforming outdoor spaces into lush, thriving sanctuaries. Gardenology offers a full suite of services including landscape design, landscape maintenance and upkeep, eco-friendly landcare solutions, landscape construction and outdoor living, ecosmart stormwater management, handyperson services and edible food gardens. Certification tier: Platinum
Green Plate Catering has been serving the DC Metropolitan area since 1983. GPC’s philosophy is to provide delicious meals and excellent service while supporting local communities and respecting mother nature. From large corporate functions and weddings to intimate gatherings, GPC tailors its menus to clients’ needs/wishes and includes vegetarian, vegan and/or organic options. GPC is dedicated to its mission of sourcing local, seasonal, sustainable ingredients as well as creating zero waste events and having a zero-waste kitchen. Certification tier: Gold
IQ Sig LLC supports the mission of the U.S. Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and private sector with its patented Systems, Management, Analysis, Communications and Cyber (SMACC) toolkit. As of 2024, the company has taken significant steps to reduce waste by implementing digital documentation and establishing procedures to minimize water consumption. Certification tier: Gold
Just Ice Tea is an organic, Fair Trade Certified tea line from the creators of Honest Tea. By committing to Fair Trade Certified ingredients, JUST ICE Tea ensures that its tea leaves and sweeteners are ethically sourced, providing fair wages and safe working conditions for farmers. Certification tier: Gold
Montgomery County Green Bank is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides mission-driven financing to support sustainable projects across Montgomery County. Through its three core pillars—renewable energy, energy efficiency, and resilience—and a strong technical assistance program, MCGB helps property owners and organizations move projects from concept to completion. By pairing flexible financing with hands-on support, MCGB fills gaps left by traditional lenders and advances the County’s climate goals while delivering measurable environmental and community impact. Certification tier: Gold
New America Restoration is a veteran-owned company which provides homes with emergency restoration in smoke, water, soot, and flood damage. Since their establishment in 2019, New America Restoration has been practicing sustainable measures such as using reusable magnetic door zippers when performing mold remediation, utilizing EPA-registered antimicrobial and non-toxic disinfectants, as well as using sustainable materials like recycled trash liners and printing paper. Certification tier: Silver
Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit LLC, founded by Natasha Nazareth and Ginny Bonifacino, is proud to be Maryland’s first Certified Benefit Corp law firm, a certified “gold” green business, and a force for good in the world. The firm is a testament to the idea that even a small, office-based business can make an intentional and meaningful impact in the fight against climate change and has embedded sustainability into every aspect of its operations—from reducing consumption and making sustainable, energy efficient choices like green webhosting to prioritizing reusing, composting, and recycling. Certification tier: Gold
Prathertown Community Development Corporation seeks to support fairness in education and entrepreneurship through public private partnerships. Several green achievements have been made in 2024 such as allowing employees to work from home, establishing a community rideshare, eliminating single-use plastic, and providing solar powered transistor radios to the community to be used during emergencies. Certification tier: Platinum
Roberts Radon is a small family business that has been operating since 2016 committed to providing first class radon testing and mitigation services. They feel a responsibility to themselves and the community to implement sustainable practices and do this by utilizing energy efficient materials, a hybrid gas/electric car fleet, as well as committing to green business practices that reduce carbon emissions and promote climate friendly outcomes for the community. Certification tier: Silver
Ridgewells Catering was Founded in 1928 and is the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s premier full-service catering company, serving social, corporate and major event clients, while proudly advancing sustainability through ongoing composting and recycling initiatives. Certification tier: Bronze
The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. Since 1926, the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce has served the region by supporting, inspiring and advocating for business to better the community. The Chamber represents nearly 700 businesses and is the cornerstone for business growth and prosperity. Its commitment to sustainability and leading by example is reflected in initiatives such as prioritizing the purchase of sustainable products whenever possible, developing green meeting guidelines and encouraging others to adopt them, and implementing sustainability improvements in their office space. Certification tier: Gold