“It is not just “one thing” that we do to make us a green, trustworthy and sustainable business; it is the sum of how we come together, as a team, as a group of friends, as a family and do all we can for the betterment of our community, economy, health, welfare, and environment…”
Crystal Clean Green Cleaning: Sustainability at it’s core.
Our Commitment to Sustainability: A Journey to Excellence
At Crystal Clean Green Cleaning, we are proud to be recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices. Our recent award as the Sustainable Business of the Year by The Sustany Foundation is a testament to our unwavering dedication to the Triple Bottom Line: Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Economic Impact.
From our inception, sustainability was not merely a label but the core of our operations. Unlike many others, we didn't adopt 'green' as a marketing strategy midway through our journey; it has been our way of doing business from the very beginning. We offer comprehensive green cleaning services without charging extra, integrating eco-friendly, certified organic products and methods across all aspects of our work.
Innovations such as electronic banking, mobile deposits, and strategic supply ordering to reduce shipping impacts have been part of our ongoing efforts to minimize our environmental footprint. Our office uses energy-efficient appliances and practices, including high-efficiency laundry machines and a robust recycling program.
Our journey has been one of continuous improvement and commitment. Every step taken has been a stride toward better practices that benefit not only our environment but also our community and business. It is deeply ingrained in our core values: Be Real, Help Out, Make Money, and Have Fun.
This recognition by The Sustany Foundation is not just an award—it's a milestone that reflects our journey from a company struggling to define 'sustainability' to becoming a benchmark in the industry. We are grateful to our team and customers who have joined us in this rewarding endeavor, pushing us to innovate and lead by example.
Platinum Level Workplace Wellness Achievement
Imagine hearing names like Bank of America - Chevron - Humana- Nestlé- and then Sarasota's own Crystal Clean Green Cleaning! Just a few of the organizations recognized by the American Heart Association for implementing Platinum-Level quality workforce health and well-being programs and a culture of health best practices!
Collecting Food to Help 2,200 Families
Ending our 2024 drive, we collected enough food to provide meals to 680 local families in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Our program in 2024 was our fifth year collecting food for All Faiths Food Bank and/or The Salvation Army. We look forward to our next drive! Items are donated from the community, our employees, and clients.
Sustany Foundation - Tampa Bay Sustainable Business Award
After two nominations and recovery from COVID, we were determined to be a business that promotes sustainable practices by example.
The award? Oh, we are so very proud of it!
SUPERPRO Status
This program defines industry excellence and identifies the highest quality home service companies who are committed to delivering exceptional work and customer experience while providing an inspiring example for other Pros. This status is awarded to Housecall Pros dedicated to providing their customers with a transparent, modern, and online experience from day one, establishing a strong relationship for years to come.
CCGC Recycling Programs
Crystal Clean Green Cleaning recycles plastic, glass, and paper items in it office. All consideration is in reducing the amount of consumables in the first place; such as being a paperless office, bulk purchasing, choosing containers, etc.. When applicable, all items are recycled.
Small Business of the Year
After a nomination in the pre-COVID era, Crystal Clean Green Cleaning concentrated its focus on its teams, clients, and community. The teams, clients, and community did the same for Crystal Clean. Together, we pivoted, recovered, and cared for one another. Just one of the reasons CCGC was titled, Business of the year by The Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
Earth Day at Oscar Scherer State Park
Returning for our sixth year to the event The Friends of Oscar Scherer State Park 34th Annual Earth Day Festival and 14th Annual Scrub Jay Fest - April 2023
Certification in Biohazards, Risks, and Cleanup.
Education and preparedness is part of our culture. This certification came in handy during COVID and while working on our Wellness Program.
Healthy Sarasota County Worksite
Rated and maintained the high standards of the CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard in areas of nutrition, physical activity, weight management, tobacco control, stress management, diabetes, disease prevention, breastfeeding support, and other areas. Crystal Clean Green Cleaning is one of 21 Healthy Sarasota County Worksites.
Sarasota Sustainable Communities Workshop
For the past few years we have participated in the Sarasota Sustainable Communities Workshop that educated and promoted community members on sustainable practices.
The Junior League of Sarasota
2019 Silver Level Sponsors - All event proceeds go directly towards funding the Junior League of Sarasota’s charitable community initiatives, including signature project of Hunger Outreach. The League strives to make a difference in the lives of others, and sets annual goals which directly benefit women, children and families in our area.
Better Business Council
Since 2018 Crystal Clean Green Cleaning has been a member of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Council. The membership entails of a public promise to uphold highest standards and ethics in all lines of business operations
Sarasota County Green Business
Establishing our partnership in 2014, Crystal Clean Green Cleaning has maintained and improved its business standards. The SCGBP has recently been transferred to, and being managed by, USF.
Community Service and Volunteerism
CCGC and its team members volunteer for a non-profit organization on a quarterly basis. The non-profit and/or community program is selected by the team members based on personal interests and convictions.
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
CCGC is a new member of the LWRBA joining the first quarter of 2020. Since then, we have met many great people and local business. We greatly look forward to working closely with the Alliance.
Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses
Attending the National Cohort, 13, at Babson College in Boston - Steven Pajevic (CEO - CCGC) has completed this Masters lever program in a 14-week course hosted by Babson College, and Elite Ivy-League institution.
Named 40 under 40
Beginning in June each year, the Business Observer accepts nominations to begin its search for 40 Under 40 candidates. During the next three months, the paper’s editors sort through nominations and look for other individuals who represent the next generation of Gulf Coast business leaders.