Green is Great for Business!

The Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity ReStore was name a Lexington County Green Business Charter Member!

County Green Business Certification Program

On September 22, 2009, Lexington County Council approved the Lexington County Green Business Certification Program.  The goal of the program is to encourage Lexington County organizations to be outstanding stewards of the environment, thus preserving South Carolina’s natural resources.  The program recognizes Lexington County organizations that are taking the extra steps in the areas of waste reduction/recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and air quality.  The program is open to all Lexington County businesses, non-profits, congregations, schools, workplaces, and other organizations.

The Green Business Members are asked to achieve 10 green points in at least one of the certification areas.  Organizations that achieve 10 green points in all four certification areas are considered Lexington County Certified Green Businesses.  Green Business Members are recognized by Lexington County Council, listed on the green business website and given a decal and certificate to proudly display within their organization.

At the January 26, 2010, County Council meeting, the first 17 Lexington County Green Business Members were recognized as the Lexington County Green Business Charter Members.  The first 17 members demonstrated their awareness and concern for the environment by achieving 10 green points in at least one certification area and submitting a complete application prior to December 1, 2009.  The following organizations, followed by their area of certification, are the Lexington County Green Business Charter Members:

• 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

For more information on the Lexington County Green Business Certification Program or the Green Business Charter Members, visit the green business website at www.lex-co.com/greenbusiness.html or contact the County’s Recycling  Coordinator, Megan Weidner at 785.3340 or the County’s Environmental Coordinator, Synithia Williams at 785.8634.