About The Green Spot

This page provides more background about The Green Spot, including how we screen business members of The Green Spot, how to become a member of The Green Spot, how to advertise in The Green Spot, and our system of earned criteria symbols.

We're creating a more sustainable community by promoting local, conscious consumption.

Central Oregon's Directory for Sustainable Living

The Green Spot was established in 2005 to provide Central Oregon with a comprehensive directory to the businesses and organizations in our region working to help residents live, work play, and learn with sustainability in mind. View a list of our print edition distribution sites...

Earned Symbols

The businesses listed in The Green Spot have met specific criteria that we believe are necessary to support a healthy future for people and the planet. View our criteria...

Does your business qualify? - get listed

Our listing application includes details about listing benefits, criteria, and fees. Download a listing application here--choose one format:

Microsoft Word format (you must have MS Word to open but you can then edit the file).
PDF format (cannot edit but you can print and write on it).

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Green Drinks

Join us at Green Drinks to network, learn about other businesses and their sustainability efforts and have a green drink or two!

A different business hosts each monthly gathering and all events are held on the last Thursday of the month (third Thursday in November, no event in December). All host businesses are Member Listings in The Green Spot. For more information, contact The Green Spot.