Is your business doing its part to help the environment? If so, then become a Lexington County Green Business Member.
The goal of the Lexington County Green Business Certification Program is to encourage Lexington County businesses to be outstanding stewards of the environment, thus preserving South Carolina’s natural resources, via waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and enhancing air quality.
Becoming a Green Business Member is Easy!
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Create an Internal Green Team.
- Achieve 10 points in one of four areas. Refer to our Green Business Help Sheets for ideas and point values.
- Complete an application and submit it to Lexington County.
Businesses who achieve 10 points in all four areas become a Certified Green Business Member.
Green Business Program Overview
Benefits of Membership
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You’ll receive a Lexington County Green Business seal to display at your business.
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Recognition before Lexington County Council.
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Listing on the County’s Green Business website.
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Knowing your business is working to improve the quality of life in Lexington County.
Do you need assistance with achieving your green goals? Click here for a resource list.
Lexington County is going green! Check out the activities of the County’s Green Team!
Applications are now being accepted.
Green Business Charter Members
Congratulations to the first 18 Green Business Members! These businesses met the criteria before the official launch of the program and submitted ideas and suggestions that helped create the Lexington County Green Business Certification Program.
JC Wilkie Construction - Lexington: Certified Member
City of Cayce - Cayce: Air Quality and Recycling/Waste Reduction
Hahl, Inc. - Lexington: Water Quality and Recycling/Waste Reduction
American Engineering Consultants, Inc. - Cayce: Certified Member
Sun Printing, Inc. - West Columbia: Certified Member
Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. - Columbia: Certified Member
TCM America, Inc. - West Columbia: Recycling/Waste Reduction
Habitat for Humanity Restore - West Columbia: Energy Efficiency and Recycling/Waste Reduction
CR Jackson, Inc. - Columbia: Certified Member
Lexington Medical Center - West Columbia: Certified Member
Michelin North America Lexington Site - Lexington: Certified Member
North Lake Automotive - Irmo: Certified Member
Seeing Green - Columbia: Recycling/Waste Reduction
Chapin High School - Chapin: Recycling/Waste Reduction
Builders Wholesale Carpet - Columbia: Recycling/Waste Reduction
Roof Basket Works, Inc. - Lexington: Certified Member
Town of Lexington - Lexington: Certified Member
More Information on Being Green
If you would like more information on being green in a specific certification area or would like to receive updates about the Green Business Program and future seminars, please contact Megan Weidner or Synithia Williams.
*General questions about the program can be directed to either contact.
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