Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission
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Waste Reduction and Recycling
  • Recycle paper, cardboard, newspaper
  • Print double-sided copies
  • Recycle print cartridges
  • Use refillable toner cartridges
  • Use recycled construction materials whenever possible
  • Recycle up to 80% of construction waste

Green Purchasing
  • Buy products in bulk
  • Purchase products from local vendors
  • Incorporate green building materials (in any remodeling, renovation, or construction of own facilities)
  • Purchase recycled toilet paper

Energy Efficiency and Conservation
  • Install energy efficient windows in office spaces
  • Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs or LED’s
  • Use energy star products
  • Make sure lights are off when leaving the facility
  • Use all Energy Star appliances in every unit constructed
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Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
  • Use mulch​

Staff Training and Public Awareness 
  • Incorporate green tips into company newsletters, bulletins, and/or marketing materials
  • Participate in local green events
  • Educate subcontractors on Energy Star and Enterprise Green Community standards
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​​Community Involvement
  • Participate in charitable events
  • Staff volunteers at neighborhood events
  • Enlist neighbors to join in volunteering at neighborhood cleanups and etc.

Green Certification and Awards
  • Energy Star Certified Homes Partner
  • U.S. DOE Energy Star of Excellence in Affordable Housing Award for 2015 (Cherry Legacy Homes)
  • Lowest Average HERS Score and HERS 40 Club awards from AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio Efficiency Crafted program (Cherry Legacy Homes)
  • Enterprise Green Communities Certification (Cherry Legacy Homes)

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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