Chances are you have seen the storm drains around Lexington with a colorful image and the words, “Only rain down the drain.” These small works of art educate residents about water quality. The stencil also provides a constant reminder that our storm drains lead straight to local waterways and that […]
This year, the City of Lexington is welcoming 12 new businesses to Green Check, a green business sustainability certification program. An additional nine businesses are recertifying as Green Check members, solidifying their commitment to the program for another three years. New honorees include: Floracliff Nature Sanctuary (Gold), Artworks at the […]
Come celebrate the 2024 Green Check businesses and learn how to involve your business or organization with this free program, held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at McConnell Springs Park. The presentation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public. 2024 Awardees:Floracliff […]
On Tuesday, July 16, members from Green Check businesses toured FoodChain. The Lexington nonprofit works to improve access to local and fresh food. FoodChain is a silver certified member and has been part of the city’s Green Check program since 2023.
The ninth class of Green Check businesses has officially begun the certification process! These 13 local businesses represent a wide variety of industries, come in all sizes and have gone above and beyond in making Lexington a greener place to live and work.
The deadline for Green Check is approaching! Apply by Jan. 31 to join other Lexington businesses that are committed to sustainability and caring for the environment. The City of Lexington’s Green Check program, established in 2016, recognizes and acknowledges businesses and organizations that go above and beyond to make Lexington […]
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is honoring 13 Green Check members this year. Green Check is the City of Lexington’s green business sustainability certification program. It is designed to recognize businesses for their green initiatives and to help them expand their sustainability efforts. New honorees include: Creative Yoga (Silver), Food […]
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 […]
