At the Neighborhood Scale
- Think. What ways could you incorporate sustainability into your current job and purchasing habits?
- Plan. Identify opportunities to buy materials from green businesses within your neighborhood.
- Act. Support locally owned businesses when possible. If you are a locally owned business, get certified by the Sustainable Business Recognition Program and promote your practices.
- Maintain. Think critically when choosing where to purchase goods and vote with your dollar. Money you spend locally stays in the community and supports local business owners.
- Go Beyond.
- Set up a neighborhood-based vacant lot mowing program with the City of Toledo Department of Public Service.
- Research time shares and set up a bartering system for an exchange of local services.
- Support or launch buy local campaigns.
- Research and consider establishing a community tool lending library.
- Strengthen neighborhood groups to support and advocate for neighborhood-wide needs.
Resources
Support green businesses:
Sustainable Business Recognition Program
Toledo Choose Local
Small business development resources:
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Development Center
Get recognized as a sustainable business:
Sustainable Business Recognition Program
Green jobs:
Ohio Energy Jobs
Ohio Environmental Council
Green Jobs Network
Sustainable Business Recognition Program
Toledo Choose Local
Small business development resources:
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Development Center
Get recognized as a sustainable business:
Sustainable Business Recognition Program
Green jobs:
Ohio Energy Jobs
Ohio Environmental Council
Green Jobs Network
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