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At the Neighborhood Scale

  1. Think. What ways could you incorporate sustainability into your current job and purchasing habits?
  2. Plan. Identify opportunities to buy materials from green businesses within your neighborhood. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. ​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


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  • Home
    • About
    • Members
  • Going Beyond Green
    • Regional Sustainability Plan
    • Environmentally >
      • Land & Natural Resource Use
      • Water Quality & Supply
    • Socially >
      • Healthy, Active, & Safe Communities
      • Education, Engagement, & Empowerment
    • Economically >
      • Infrastructure Investments
      • Economy & Workforce Development
      • Community Vitality
  • Sustainable Businesses
    • Sustainable Business Map
  • Resources
    • Grow It At Home
    • Nutrient Source Inventory
    • Solar Inventory
    • Sustainable Neighborhoods Toolkit
    • Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Report Cards
    • Zero Waste Event Guide
  • Get Involved
    • EcoFest Toledo
    • Calendar of Events
    • Join the Commission
    • Newsletter
    • Share Your Story
  • Contact
  • Toledo-Lucas County Green Map
  • Going Beyond Green Luncheon Series
  • Sustainability Resources | Toledo-Lucas County
  • Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant
    • 2016 TLCSC's Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Winners
    • 2021 TLCSC's Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Winners
  • Community Garden Grants