We believe every entrepreneur and business leader has the power to challenge business as usual. Our mission is to help small green businesses grow the new green economy from the ground up. Since 1982, Green America has certified green businesses that are committed to using business as a platform for social change. We look for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are solving social and environmental problems… by design. To grow a new green economy, we must do more than simply recognize the pioneers in the field. We believe a critical step is to help all entrepreneurs and business leaders deepen their work in sustainability. We now award Bronze, Silver, and Gold Seals to reward businesses as they make greater progress toward greener business practices.