Curious about solar panels for your business? Come hear about the Solarize program on September 26th!

Green Business Award

In conjunction with the Environmental Advisory Committee, the Green Business Award will be given to a business who has shown a commitment to environmental sustainability. The award will be presented at our Annual Meeting on October 22nd. Recipient will be selected by representatives from EAC and HPED. Businesses may self-nominate, be nominated by a community member or by the committee.

We'll be considering many facets of your business such as lighting types, storm water management, use of sustainable materials, renewable energy and bike racks for customers and staff. Businesses usually implement sustainability step by step over time...even if you are only doing one or two things that environmentally friendly, we want to hear about it! Please make your nomination by emailing Jeanne at  [email protected]  with reasons for your nomination.

Stormwater Planters and Rain Gardens for Businesses



This summer, HPED and the Haverford Partnership for Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) has been collaborating on a project to build stormwater planters and rain gardens for businesses in the Township. Stormwater management is essential since they help maintain the health and safety of our parks, neighborhoods, and business districts especially during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding. Stormwater planters are custom built wooden boxes connected to stormwater downspouts that slowly release rainwater into the boxes decorated with beautiful drought resistant plants. Rain gardens, on the other hand, are beautiful built-down landscape areas that intercept runoff from buildings, driveways, and other impervious surfaces before it can reach the storm sewers and streams. Both of these features ultimately prevent erosion and flooding and improve the appearance of residencies and businesses. HPED and EAC has a grant to install five to six stormwater planters and ten rain gardens this year for free to residencies and businesses. 

HPED's summer intern, Margaret Chen, began identifying businesses who have ideal locations for stormwater planters and rain gardens. She has helped build both a rain garden and planter, created a list of businesses that have the potential of having a rain garden or stormwater planter, and has recruited businesses to participate.

Check out the stormwater planters she help to build near Sustain Realty in Brookline which are being installed this month! 

If you are interested in having a rain garden or stormwater planter at your property, contact Peter Puglionesi at [email protected] . 

Are you interested in having a tree planted in front of your business? Haverford Township Tree Tenders can assess whether you have a good location for a tree. Contact Jeanne at [email protected] if you are interested.

Learn more about what EAC is doing for the Township by checking out their Facebook Page here !