Green Economy

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.

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