Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission
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Plate 21

Waste Reduction and Recycling
  • Recycle paper, cardboard, newspaper, glass, metal, plastic
  • Use electronic billing practices
  • Reuse packing and shipping materials
  • Print double-sided copies
  • Recycle printer cartridges
  • Use recycled content paper
Future Plans:
  • Reduce remaining in-house paper product use

Green Purchasing
  • Buy products in bulk
  • Buy concentrated products
  • Purchase products from local vendors
  • Purchase recycled paper towels
  • Use green cleaning products
  • Encourage vendors to reduce packaging
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation
  • Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs or LEDs
  • Use motion sensors and lighting controls
  • Make sure lights are off when leaving the facility
  • Use energy star products
  • Shutdown computers when not in use
  • Install energy efficient windows in office spaces

Alternative Transportation
  • Make sure bike racks are readily available to employees and/or customers
Future Plans:
  • Additional bike rack near Chess Circle Bike Path


Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
  • Maintain onsite storm drain openings
  • Follow the City/County water regulation
  • Use low-flow toilets
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Staff Training and Public Awareness 
  • Offer customers green service or amenity options 
  • Participate in local green events
  • Incorporate green awareness in to staff training and orientation 

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

Community Involvement
  • Supply free beverages and food at local community events
  • Hosts "Memory Cafe" for those with early stage memory loss
  • Hosts a Saturday Preschool hour
  • Participate in National Walk to School Day
  • Give annual charitable donation

Green Certification and Awards
  • Health Department "Top Spot" Designation for 2015 and 2016









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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