The Issaquah City Council recognized EnviroStars Certified businesses in Issaquah at its Aug. 4 meeting, thanking them for their efforts to create an environmentally sustainable work environment.

EnviroStars is an environmental certification program offering assistance and incentives for smaller businesses. Certification is based on practices and policies that demonstrate a commitment to being environmentally responsible and preventing pollution, with a focus on reducing hazardous materials. There are currently more than 350 certified businesses in King County and 850 across the state.

The 14 business that were recognized in Issaquah include: Autoworks of Issaquah, Eastside Pediatric Dental Group, Hendrikus Group, Highlands Dentistry, Issaquah Dental Arts, Issaquah Endodontics, Midas Auto Service Experts, Modern Family Dentistry of Issaquah, Natural Dental Health Associates, Santiago Dental Wellness, Michael J. Scoles, DMD, Siemens Medical Solutions USA and Swedish Medical Center-Campus Grounds Department.

Below: Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler gives a recognition award to Sarah Annarino, Environmental Health and Safety Manager for Siemens Ultrasound Division. COURTESY PHOTO