# Lexington welcomes 20 businesses to Green Check program **Published:** 2026-09-24T12:45:07.000Z **Source:** [LFUCG General News](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/lexington-welcomes-new-businesses-green-check) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/lexington-welcomes-20-businesses-to-green-check-program LEXINGTON, Ky. — The city has certified 20 new and recertifying businesses through Green Check, its municipal green business certification program designed to recognize organizations implementing sustainable practices and environmental stewardship efforts, [according to city officials](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/lexington-welcomes-new-businesses-green-check). Six businesses earned new Green Check certifications this year. Douglass Aquatic Center, Dunbar Community Center and Everburn Manufacturing received Silver-level certifications, while Bluegrass Youth Ballet, Greater Kentucky Credit Union and International Book Project earned Bronze designations. Fourteen businesses recertified under the program, including nine Gold-level members: Big Ass Fans, Bullhorn, FoodChain, McConnell Springs Park, Mediocre Creative, Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, RossTarrant Architects, VisitLEX and West Sixth Brewing. Five Silver-level recertifications went to Bluegrass United Church of Christ, GRW Engineering, Lex Center for Creative Reuse, Lucia's World Imports and Lexington Pavement Sweep. Lexington Pavement Sweep also earned Bronze recertification status. International Book Project, a nonprofit focused on redistributing gently-used books to underserved communities, cited sustainability improvements as a primary benefit of participation. Executive Director Rachel Ray said the organization initially worried about the time commitment but found the program manageable and effective. "We wanted to learn how to increase our sustainability efforts in other areas," Ray said in a statement. "Our concerns were quickly allayed during our first meeting." Green Check participants have undertaken various environmental initiatives over the years, from planting rain gardens and installing bike racks to reducing operational waste. For International Book Project, involvement in the program has produced measurable results: the organization achieved a steep reduction in electricity costs through efficiency improvements identified through the certification process. The Green Check program represents part of broader municipal efforts to advance environmental sustainability in Lexington. Participating businesses demonstrate commitment to improving local environmental conditions through sustainable operational choices and community education initiatives. ## Sources - [LFUCG General News](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/lexington-welcomes-new-businesses-green-check) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from LFUCG General News. The original source is available at https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/lexington-welcomes-new-businesses-green-check.