Nominees sought for Lafayette’s green business awards

LAFAYETTE – The City of Lafayette has launched its third annual Green Business Recognition Program to honor business owners who take steps toward sustainability.

The program, set up by the city’s Energy Sustainability Advisory Committee (LESAC), will honor Lafayette businesses who have been involved in sustainable activities, such as energy savings, water conservation and recycling.

“We’ve designed the awards program to allow businesses to build upon their sustainability efforts and have the opportunity to achieve increasing status levels each year,” said Curt Cheesman, director of recreation for the city, in a statement.

There will be three levels of recognition: bronze, silver and gold.…