Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission
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The Lathrop Company

Waste Reduction and Recycling
  • Recycle paper, cardboard, newspaper, glass, metal, plastic
  • Use Electronic Billing Methods
  • Print double-sided copies
  • Use recycled content paper
  • Reuse packing and shipping materials
  • Use refillable toner cartridges

Green Purchasing
  • Buy products in bulk
  • Buy concentrated products
  • Purchase products from local vendors
  • Use green cleaning products
  • Incorporate green building materials (in any remodeling, renovation, or construction of own facilities) 
  • Purchase recycled toilet paper
  • Purchase recycled paper towels
  • Use paper with at least 30% post-consumer waste 

Energy Efficiency and Conservation
  • Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs or LED’s
  • Use motion sensors and lighting controls
  • Shutdown computers when not in use 
  • Use energy star products 
  • Make sure lights are off when leaving the facility

Alternative Transportation
  • Plan delivery routes 


​​Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
  • Plant drought resistant plants
  • Use mulch
  • Incorporate the use of native plants
  • Follow the City/County water regulations
  • Use low-flow toilets
  • Use water efficient faucets 

Staff Training and Public Awareness 
  • Incorporate green items into performance appraisals, job descriptions
  • Incorporate green awareness in to staff training and orientation
  • Incorporate green tips into company newsletters, bulletins, and/or marketing materials 
  • Establish employee green committee
  • Participate in local green events 

Healthy Living
  • Encourage living a healthy lifestyle 
  • Offer free/reduced gym memberships 
  • Consider dietary restrictions of employees and/or customers (have available vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food options)
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​​Community Involvement
  • Participate in local charitable events
  • Provide volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Make yearly donations to charity

Green Certification and Awards
  • Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) partnership with OSHA
  • LEED Certified office for Commercial Interiors (2009)
  • Largest Green Builder in the country with parent company Turner Construction 
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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