Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission
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Waste Reduction and Recycling
  • ​Recycle paper, cardboard, and newspaper
  • Recycle glass, metal, and plastic
  • Use electronic billing methods
  • Use recycled content paper
  • Reuse packing and shipping materials
  • Recycle print cartridges
  • Compost food waste
Future Plans:
  • Become a zero-waste business
Green Purchasing
  • Buy products in bulk
  • Purchase products from local vendors
  • Purchase products from green vendors
  • Use green cleaning products
  • Purchase recycled paper towels
  • Use paper with at least 30% post-consumer waste
Future Plans:
  • Use soy inks and eco-friendly tape

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
  • Make sure lights are off when leaving the facility

Alternative Transportation
  • Have an employee ride sharing program
  • Make sure bike racks are readily available for employees and/or customers
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Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
  • Plant drought resistant plants
  • Use mulch
  • Incorporate the use of native plants
Staff Training and Public Awareness 
  • Offer customers green service or amenity options
  • Incorporate green awareness in to staff training and orientation
  • Incorporate green tips into company newsletters, bulletins, and/or marketing materials
  • Participate in local green events

Healthy Living
  • Encourage living a healthy lifestyle
  • Provide healthy food options for company functions
  • Consider dietary restrictions of employees and/or customers (Have available vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food options)
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​​Community Involvement
  • Participates in local charitable events
Future Plans:
  • Plant wildflower gardens and assist with community gardens in Toledo

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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