The seventh class of Green Check businesses has officially begun the certification process! These nine local businesses represent a variety of industries and have gone above and beyond in doing their part to make Lexington more sustainable. Hearing and Speech Center Local nonprofit, The Hearing & Speech Center, has been […]
The sixth class of Green Check businesses has completed certification! These 12 local businesses represent a variety of industries and have gone above and beyond to ensure they are doing their part to make Lexington more sustainable. Black Soil: Our Better Nature – Bronze Black Soil is an organization that […]
Permeable pavement is a system that allows water to drain through it’s porous surface into an underground reservoir or rock bed. The water will then slowly release into the soil below. This system’s ability to divert pollutants and control the movement of stormwater makes installing permeable pavement a high scoring […]
When Green Check businesses begin their certification process, waste reduction is usually the first area of sustainability they choose to focus their efforts. Perhaps this is because this area of sustainability usually produces immediate results in regards to going green and becoming more economical. A few of the Green Check […]
As summer has officially set in, Lexington businesses are working to ensure their workspaces are equipped to maintain a high cooling capacity with the most efficiently low energy use. Many of the initiatives they have adopted can be found under Green Check’s largest scorecard category, Energy Efficiency. A few of those […]
Green living roofs are becoming a growing trend in many large cities across the U.S., with a few even popping up in Lexington. With the benefits these roofs provide to air quality, energy efficiency, and water quality, it is hard to believe that more businesses have not taken advantage of […]
Now more than ever local businesses need your help! Below is a list of a few of our Green Check businesses that are still operating and would appreciate any support you can offer. Food, Beverage, and Grocery A Cup of Common Wealth – Curbside pick up and delivery is available. […]
The fourth year of Green Check businesses have completed certification! These nine local businesses represent a variety of industries and have gone above and beyond to ensure they are doing their part to make Lexington more sustainable. Most Valuable Pets – Silver Local pet store, Most Valuable Pets, has been […]
Last week, Green Check businesses were given the opportunity to tour Lexington’s Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. As one of the first sewage treatment plants in the United States, Town Branch opened in 1919 and has grown to treat approximately 60 percent of Lexington’s wastewater. According to LFUCG’s website, “the […]
With spring in full bloom, take a look at some of the projects Green Check businesses have adopted to make their outdoor space more sustainable. Rain Gardens Rain gardens are located on shallow depressions and capture runoff from impervious surfaces, such as rooftops, patios, driveways, and parking lots, before it […]
