Lincoln, NE: sharing what "green" we have to attract what we lack.
What makes a super star?
As one of the founders of this site, I wanted to make a statement here about why we are integrating individual discussion with opportunities for commercial advertising.
The main point here is that Lincoln, like many communities does not have a system for encouraging its members to come together to see how sustainability can be not only good for the environment, it can be good for the local economy.
Really, it doesn't matter why you want to nominate a local business as a super star, as long as it has something to do with their contributions toward sustainability.
It can be something as small as recycling office paper, to being an enterprise solely focused on green services or products.
What we are trying to do here is get the word out to people who are looking to patronize businesses who are making a contribution to saving the planet, and tell businesses what people are looking to them to do!
So, by going green, we want Lincoln to also see the green. Energy, and environmental innovations will have the greatest impact on the future of the economy, and we want to be ahead of the curve.
The main point here is that Lincoln, like many communities does not have a system for encouraging its members to come together to see how sustainability can be not only good for the environment, it can be good for the local economy.
Really, it doesn't matter why you want to nominate a local business as a super star, as long as it has something to do with their contributions toward sustainability.
It can be something as small as recycling office paper, to being an enterprise solely focused on green services or products.
What we are trying to do here is get the word out to people who are looking to patronize businesses who are making a contribution to saving the planet, and tell businesses what people are looking to them to do!
So, by going green, we want Lincoln to also see the green. Energy, and environmental innovations will have the greatest impact on the future of the economy, and we want to be ahead of the curve.
Tags: business, economy, nominate, patron, sustainability
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Permalink Reply by Tyler Mainquist on -
I'm surprised there are no nominees yet, so I'll get it started...
I'd like to nominate Telesis, Inc. -- the parent company of Lazlo's, Fireworks, Empyrean Ales, etc.
They were progressive enough awhile back to create (and fill) a "sustainability" position = Addison K.
Each of their buildings has either been constructed with or retrofitted with geothermal heat pumps (except for the Haymarket).
They recently modified their packaging for beer bottles (e.g., six packs) to use more recycled material. It is less flashy than before, but they decided it was worth it to make the change.
There are probably more things they are doing as well.
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Permalink Reply by Andrea Davis on -
Awesome, Tyler. I had heard about the owners a while back, and I was hoping we'd get someone here who knew them. I hope we can get Addison K. on here as a member?
Keep in mind, everyone, that each of your profiles are customizable to match the brand of your business. Go to "My Page," and look under your profile image on the upper left corner. "Change your image and your theme." You can make your company logo your profile image. Take a picture of high resolution and make it the background image. Make the lettering on your page the same colors as your brand colors. Then, put your profile link in your company signature to shout to everyone how you are working to make a sustainable Lincoln!
Also, look for a new tab at the top for Lincoln Green Super Stars. If you recommend the businesses, we will post them and their contact info and website on this directory page.
Keep in mind we are not in the business of rating companies...just recommending them based on reputation (see Jennifer's first post on this discussion).
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Permalink Reply by Chris & Daidra Zegar on -
I would strongly agree with Tyler's nomination. Lazlo's has done an excellent job leading the food industry in recycling. Telesis continues to be pro-active in searching for alternate "take home" containers. I have spoken with them and know they have a very strong desire to get away from using styrofoam.
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Permalink Reply by Carol Smith on -
I would like to nominate Straw Sticks and Bricks for a Lincoln Green Super Star.
I have purchased their low VOC paints and will soon be ordering some Flor carpet tile squares (FLOR company CEO is Bioneer Ray Anderson who "believes in a closed loop product life cycle that provides maximum efficiency in the way we design, make, use, move and ultimately take back our FLOR product to minimize our impact on the Earth and its resources."
About them (from their website)
Straw Sticks & Bricks was formed in 2001. It is the result of a fruitless search for green materials in the Midwest during the construction of a straw bale home. Jen Carlson and Josh Shear moved into their straw bale house in 2000, and continued to research materials and building systems in order to build a business that could provide these hard-to-find materials to their community and region. The materials aren't quite as hard to find these days, but it can still be a challenge, and Straw Sticks & Bricks is here to help! Lucky for you - you have the benefit of the internet to provide you with many options for green building materials! What sets Straw Sticks & Bricks apart is our hands-on experience over the last 7 years, our ability to offer installation services to certain areas, and our commitment to finding the highest quality materials for the best cost.
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Permalink Reply by Andrea Davis on
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Also, Star City Recycling has joined our members with the owners creating their profile! Meet Garen and Victoria Miller.
They have been added to the Lincoln Green Superstars listing in our top menu items. Please notice that there is an AddThis button at the top of the Super Stars page so that you can easily share the list of businesses as it grows. Please email, facebook, MySpace, Stumbleupon, and more with this tab and promote these businesses around town.
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Permalink Reply by Tyler Mainquist on
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Miriah Zajic with A to Z Printing has done quite a bit of work to further the efforts of green businesses in Lincoln. In addition to working with Lincoln Green by Design, they have created a handbook of what it means to be a "green printer" -- from paper choices, to ink/toner, etc.
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Permalink Reply by Tyler Mainquist on
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WRK (Will and Robert Scott) are also investing in Lincoln's green future. They are currently doing renovation projects on historic buildings in the Haymarket (and Haymarket South = Colour Court bldg) that they expect to be certified LEED Silver to LEED Platinum.
They seem very committed to making the West Haymarket development -- including the arena -- as green as possible.
The Sustainability portion of their web site is http://www.wrkllc.com/sustainable/
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Permalink Reply by Andrea Davis on
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Lincoln Green Scene Member, Ingrid Kirst, is director of Community CROPS.
http://www.communitycrops.org/
Community CROPS is a locally and nationally funded organization.
"Community CROPS was started with one community garden in 2003, and has grown over the years to become a successful organization. CROPS now has fourteen community garden sites, a training farm, a successful Community Supported Agriculture program, our own Community CROPS Farmers' Market, a regular stand at the Old Cheney Road Farmers' Market, and more."
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Permalink Reply by Tyler Mainquist on
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I'd also like to nominate Recycling Enterprises: Chris & Daidra Zegar. I've used their service for more years than I can remember. I had a great conversation with Daidra just yesterday, and it reminded me again of the importance of supporting good local companies.
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Permalink Reply by Pepe on -
Hey.Hope it's not to late.I nominate:
Nebraska Ecostore
530 West P street
Lincoln, NE 68528
Tel: 402.477.3606
Since June of 2005 we have accepted approximately 120,000 pounds of material and thus kept it out of the landfill. DON'T DUMP IT, DONATE IT !!!!!!!
EcoStores Nebraska accepts donations of surplus and reusable building supplies.
For example, you may be able to donate windows, tile, roofing, cabinets, toilets, bathtubs, doors, lumber of all sizes and other items.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Marie on -
I would like to nominate WasteCap Nebraska: a non-profit organization that provides confidential, non-regulatory waste reduction and recycling services to Nebraska businesses.
WasteCap more about WasteCap offers on-site assessments, employee training, workshops and product recycling research as well as recycling contract management services.
They are a GREAT group of people to work with and are dedicated to the environmental cause.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Marie on
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I would also like to nominate Keep Nebraska Beautiful, another nonprofit: with a mission to empower Nebraskans to take greater responsibility for enhancing their community environment.
They offer an extensive, free materials exhange program that can be used by individuals and or buisnesses.
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