Vermont Business Magazine Autumn Harp, Inc, located in Essex Junction, has been named a Vermont Green Business by the state of Vermont for their environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts. The Vermont Green Business Program provides assistance to businesses desiring to “green up” their operations and recognizes businesses of all sizes for meeting a set of environmental standards. These standards are posted on the program websites (www.vbep.org).In addition to participating in an environmental assessment, Autumn Harp initiated a composting program, committed to purchasing environmentally sustainable supplies, and adopted a company environmental mission statement. Construction of the company’s warehouse, completed in 2013, incorporated energy efficiencies through insulation, energy recovery ventilators, and high-efficiency furnaces.
The Vermont Green Business Program is a joint effort between the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Vermont Small Business Development Center and is voluntary and free of cost to participating businesses. Vermont businesses designated as Green Businesses are recognized for going beyond compliance with existing environmental regulations, using resource conservation strategies and implementation of environmental best management practices.
Autumn Harp is a specialized research and development and manufacturing partner in the cosmetics and skincare industry with production and office facilities in Essex Junction, Vermont. Founded in 1978 to produce natural lip balm, Autumn Harp is now expert at innovation, cutting-edge technology, over-the-counter and texture formulations, certified organic and natural formulations, water-based technology, and color cosmetics. Autumn Harp spends a high percentage of resources on research and product development and has launched hundreds of best-selling products with brand and retail partners.
Essex Junction, VT (November 13, 2015) – Autumn Harp, Inc