Articles by: Chrissie Balding

Lexington recognizes new Green Check businesses

Lexington recognizes new Green Check businesses

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 […]

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2024 Green Check Awards set for Sept. 18

2024 Green Check Awards set for Sept. 18

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 […]

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Green Check members tour FoodChain

Green Check members tour FoodChain

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.

View from Patterson Office Tower on Tuesday September 26, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison /UKphoto

Welcome to the 2024 Green Check Class!

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.

Green Check awards ceremony 2022

Green Check Program looking for new businesses

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 […]

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City’s Green Check program recognizes 13 businesses

City’s Green Check program recognizes 13 businesses

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 […]

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Photo of colorful old facades, pubs and businesses in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

Welcome Incoming 2022 Green Check Members!

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 […]

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Meet the 2021 Green Check Businesses!

Meet the 2021 Green Check Businesses!

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 […]

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Scorecard Highlights: Permeable Pavement

Scorecard Highlights: Permeable Pavement

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 […]

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Scorecard Highlights: Waste Reduction

Scorecard Highlights: Waste Reduction

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 […]

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