Pedal Power Bike Shop

Lexington bike shop since 1973.

Current Sustainable Practices

Sustainability Management and the Green Team

Designate a Sustainability Coordinator or Green Team responsible for managing sustainability initiatives.
Provide time for quarterly updates from Sustainability Coordinator in upper management meetings.

Awareness, Education, and Outreach

Host annual trainings or workshops to educate employees about sustainability issues, policies and procedures.
Provide volunteers for community environmental projects annually.
Host an environmental event at your location.
Sponsor an environmental booth at an existing community event.

Energy Efficiency

Establish a power-down policy and checklist that includes items such as shutting off lights at night.
Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)- 75-100% replacement.
Establish a regular filter maintenance policy for your HVAC system.
Have your HVAC system evaluated every 2 years by a certified service provider.
Establish a dress code that encourages employees to dress for thermal comfort.
Install power strips for computers and equipment to power down during non-business hours.
Install programmable thermostats and use them to adjust temperature during unoccupied hours.
Perform external lighting audit.
Daylight work spaces wherever possible.

Waste Reduction and Recycling

Implement a basic recycling program.
Provide clearly marked recycling bins at work stations and/or in common areas. Recycling bins must be paired with a waste bin.
Train and require janitorial service or staff responsible for cleaning to segregate waste and recyclable materials.
Use reusable mugs and dishware instead of disposable plates, cups, and utensils.

Water Conservation