History & Industries
EnviroStars is a voluntary program offered to local small businesses. The program certifies businesses having practices and policies in place demonstrating proper management & reduction of hazardous and other waste. EnviroStars Spokane is a unique partnership between agencies and non-profits that provides certified businesses with public recognition & advertising.
EnviroStars began in King County in 1995. Spokane is the 7th and newest county to certify EnviroStars businesses.
| County | Year | Population | Certified EnviroStars |
| King | 1995 | 1,774,300 | 402 |
| Jefferson | 2001 | 26,600 | 18 |
| Kitsap | 1997 | 234,000 | 118 |
| Whatcom | 1998 | 172,200 | 38 |
| Pierce | 1999 | 725,000 | 142 |
| Spokane | 6/2010 | 462,677 | 18 |
