About the Program

Building owners and managers want to deal with interior plantscape companies who are green certified, and this accreditation program for interior plantscape businesses gives the assurance that our Certified businesses are operating in an eco-friendly way.

Based on an assessment similar to the LEED program for green buildings, this program is administered by Johnson Fediw Associates, a non-partisan third party consulting firm specializing in the interior plantscape industry.  It has been featured in the newsletters of OFA, PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) and PIA (Plantscape Industry Alliance) and is written about on Green Plants for Green Buildings’ website. 

This program was developed by Kathy Fediw, LEED AP, CLP, CLT and is grounded in solid research results and published industry standards, including some of the LEED criteria for green buildings.  It has been peer reviewed and approved by a committee of volunteer industry leaders representing their trade associations.

Certified businesses earn assessment points for every earth-friendly practice in place.  They also receive tips on easy, inexpensive changes to make their operations more “green” so they can earn more points to attain certification. The assessment includes:

Horticultural practices (as outlined in the book “Green Plant Care Tips for Techs”)
Transportation and vehicles
Facilites: indoor and outdoor
Recycling and reuse
Staff education and training
Social responsibility: giving back to the community and industry

This program includes:

1. Certification assessment with tips to help you attain certification
2. CD with the assessment form and helpful website links
3. Set of 5 books “Green Plant Care Tips for Techs”, a value of $95. More books may be ordered online.
4. Use of the Green Earth – Green Plants® logo in your marketing materials and on your website
5. Listing on our website with a link to your website
6. Full-color certificate to frame and display at your workplace
7. News release customized to your business

Call, or fill out our easy contact form to receive a free information pack.

Franchises, multiple ownerships, multiple branches and national corporations: please call 281-687-6966 for pricing.

This program also includes Project Certification for existing and new eco-friendly interiorscape accounts such as small and large offices, atriums, shopping malls and hotels.  See “Green Certification:Certified Projects” for details.

Other businesses:
We are currently in the process of developing Green Certification programs for other businesses. If you are interested, please call 281-687-6966 to discuss your needs.