Lussi Brown Coffee Bar

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Green Initiatives
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Our mission

Lussi Brown (pronounced “Lucy” Brown) is the combination of the founder’s last names; Olivia Lussi and Sarah Brown. They decided to take their obsession with great coffee and delicious cocktails to a new level.

Through a successful Kickstarter campaign, many meetings, pop-ups, a handful of almost-locations, and lots of red tape; Lussi Brown Coffee Bar successfully opened their doors in downtown Lexington in June 2017.

The staff of Lussi Brown consists of some of the highest-trained baristas around. Coffee is a craft. Bartending is a craft. Lussi Brown has the experience, knowledge, creativity, and passion to bring these together and add a new flavor to Lexington’s coffee community.

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Current Sustainable Practices

Below are the initiatives Lussi Brown Coffee Bar has completed on the Green Check scorecard.

Awareness, Education, and Outreach

Provide a sustainability information board in a common area such as a break room or kitchen.
Include a sustainability statement and training in all new hire materials.
Host annual trainings or workshops to educate employees about sustainability issues, policies and procedures.
Promote sustainability accomplishments in external marketing materials (website, social media, newsletter, press releases, TV/radio ads).
Create an annual green employee award to highlight employee sustainability efforts.
Host an environmental event at your location.
Sponsor an environmental booth at an existing community event.

Energy Efficiency

Assess, track, and document energy consumption using Energy Star Portfolio Manager or similar program.
Establish a power-down policy and checklist that includes items such as shutting off lights at night.
Set water heater thermostats to a maximum of 120 degrees or install an inline water heater.
Upgrade all Exit signs to LED.
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.
Install energy efficient (i.e. Energy Star) rated windows in all conditioned spaces.
Assess building envelope and address any leaks.
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.
Replace at least 50% of paper stock with post-consumer recycled paper.
Develop or participate in an existing composting program.

Water Quality

Establish a policy for proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease, distribute to staff, and post in key areas.
Post information in restrooms about proper disposal of flushable wipes and other items.
Install outdoor ash trays to prevent cigarette litter, and make pocket ash trays available to staff who smoke.

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