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EnviroStars, Aqua Duck and Maid Naturally working together to keep houses clean and the aquifer safe!

EnviroStars, Aqua Duck and Maid Naturally working together to keep houses clean and the aquifer safe!

Maid Naturally’s model is simple: compounds found in nature can clean homes and businesses and then go back into nature without disruption. As a certified EnviroStars member, their values align perfectly with our goal to provide business-friendly solutions to keep our river and aquifer safe.
Switch to Green for Clean Carpets

Switch to Green for Clean Carpets

Lund’s Carpet Cleaning is EnviroStars certified and Spokane’s Premier Green Cleaner since 2001. Follow these tips to help protect your health, home and Spokane River/aquifer system. Using green products can mean different things to different people. Begin by looking at the chemicals on the product’s label. Chemicals are used to release soils from the fibers in your clothes or carpets. If you’ve ever forgotten to add laundry detergent to the washing machine, you probably had to re-do the load with detergent to get the dirt out. Plain water won’t do it. Examples of chemicals that can be used in the

The prescription drug take back day a big success

The prescription drug take back day a big success

The Spokane Forum’s EnviroStars partners are pleased to report that the April 28th prescription drug take back day was a big success. According to Spokane Sheriff Deputy Greg Snyder, 402 pounds of unwanted prescriptions were returned. That’s more than double last year’s result. Nationally, 556,000 pounds of expired or unwanted prescription medications were collected. Besides posing health and safety issues for friends and loved ones, improper disposal of these medications, for instance flushing them down the toilet, pose a threat to our river and aquifer system. Mike LaScoula, the Spokane Regional Health District’s EnviroStars representative, said “We need to increase

Spokane EnviroStars Expands to 5-Star Certification

Spokane EnviroStars Expands to 5-Star Certification

Look for the EnviroStars logo. As consumers, you’re shopping smart when you choose Spokane EnviroStars certified businesses. Click here to find Spokane Envirostars in your area.

AutoCraft of Spokane leads the way again! In March, AutoCraft was recognized as the first 5 star certified Spokane EnviroStars Business. AutoCraft was previously certified at the 2 star level by properly managing hazardous materials.  Moving all the way up to 5 star certification means they’re also systematically implementing best business practices in maintenance, operations, purchasing, marketing and employee education with the goal of reducing, replacing, and recycling all wastes. Two other Spokane area