Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission
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Owens Corning 

Waste Reduction and Recycling
  • Recycle paper, cardboard, newspaper, glass, metal, and plastic​
  • Recycle green waste (yard waste or organic waste)
  • Use electronic billing methods
  • Print double-sided copies 
  • Recycle printer 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 contraction of own facilities 
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation
  • Shutdown computers when not in use
  • Make sure lights are off when leaving the facility​
  • Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs or LED's
  • Use motion sensors and lighting controls
  • Good maintenance practices
  • HVAC system monitoring 
  • Employ renewable energy with solar array 

Alternative Transportation
  • Use hybrid and alternative fuels for fleet
  • Make sure bike racks are readily available for employees and/or customers
  • Have 4 EV car charging stations to encourage electric vehicles
Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
  • Maintain onsite storm drain openings
  • Plant drought resistant plants
  • Incorporate the use of native plants
  • Follow the City/County water regulations
  • Use water efficient faucets
  • Use low flow toilets

Staff Training and Public Awareness 
  • Incorporate green awareness into staff training and orientation
  • ​Incorporate green tips into company newsletter, bulletins, and marketing materials
  • ​Establish employee green committee
  • Participate in local green events

Healthy Living
  • Offer healthy food selections to employees and/or customers
  • Encourage living a healthy lifestyle
  • Offer free/reduced gym memberships
  • Have an insight gym 
  • Provide healthy food options for company functions
  • Consider dietary restrictions of employees and/or customers (have a available vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food options)

​Community Involvement
  • Employees participate in volunteer opportunities
  • Give charitable donations to United Way

Green Certification and Awards
  • 2014 National Safety Council's Green Cross for Safety
  • Building Projects Industrial Leader for 2015
  • Listed in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
  • Listed as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality by the 2016 Human Rights Campaign  
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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
    • Nutrient Source Inventory
    • Grow It At Home
    • Home Energy Audits
    • Zero Waste Event Guide
    • Sustainable Neighborhoods Toolkit
    • Solar Inventory
    • Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Report Cards
  • 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
  • Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant
    • 2016 TLCSC's Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Winners
    • 2021 TLCSC's Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Winners
  • Community Garden Grants