Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission
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​Midwest Contracting Inc.

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

Green Purchasing
  • Buy products in bulk
  • Buy concentrated products
  • Purchase products from local vendors
  • Purchase recycled toilet paper
  • Purchase recycled paper towels​

Energy Efficiency and Conservation
  • Install energy efficient windows in office spaces
  • 90% LED lighting 
  • 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
  • All exterior lighting is LED​
Future Plans:
  • 100% LED lighting
Alternative Transportation
  • Plan delivery routes
Future Plans:
  • Bike rack​​​ for employees and/or customers ​​
Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
  • Water efficient irrigation system
  • Maintain onsite storm drain openings
  • Use mulch
  • Follow the City/County water regulations
  • Use low-flow toilets
  • Use water efficient faucets​​
Future Plans:
  • Plant more drought resistant plants

Staff Training and Public Awareness 
  • Offer customers green service or amenity options
  • Incorporate green awareness in to staff training and orientation
  • Employee green committee

Healthy Living
  • Encourage living a healthy lifestyle
  • Promote walking around on property for employees
Future Plans:
  • Walking trail around property
  • ​Reduced gym membership incentive
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​​Community Involvement
Annual charity donations:
  • Lutheran Homes Society Foundation
  • Josina Lott
  • Ronald McDonald House

Green Certification and Awards
  • LEED certifications for some construction projects
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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