Earth Month at Our Center

What's a carbon footprint?

We all emit greenhouse gases through our actions: through the products we manufacture, buy, or consume; through our everyday transportation, or through our energy use. All those emissions add up to our carbon footprint because they contain a lot of the element carbon (like in the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide). But all that carbon going into landfills and up into the atmosphere isn't too good for the environment. So it's a great idea to work together to make the world a greener place!

Join us in taking steps to reduce our impact on the planet. Here are some ideas to consider:

• Installing low-flow water fixtures
• Switching to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs
• Charging your devices overnight when grid usage is lower
• Composting food scraps
• Recycling clothes at participating stores
• Collecting rainwater for gardening
• Carpooling

Shops

adidas – One Tree Planted Supporter

In 2023, 99% of polyester adidas used was recycled including Parley Ocean Plastic. This year nine out of ten articles will be sustainable, meaning they are made – to a significant degree – with environmentally preferred materials. 
https://www.adidas.com/us/sustainability

Aerie

Shop the Real Good label on Aerie apparel and know that these products are the most sustainable items including swimsuits, bras and underwear with materials made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon fabric or sustainably sourced cotton. Donate your gently used bras to benefit Free the Girls, a nonprofit that turns new or gently used bras into economic opportunity and a path to freedom for sex trafficking survivors.
https://www.aeo-inc.com/sustainability/

Aeropostale

Shop the Aero Impact collection of ultra-comfortable jeans, tees, and more responsibly made with organic cotton, recycled cotton, and/or recycled polyester from plastic bottles. 
https://www.aeropostale.com/aero-impact.html

ALDO

Shop the ALDO Love Planet collection of sustainable shoes and accessories.  No plastic bags here, ALDO redesigned their shoe boxes with handles to give plastic bags the slip. Use that new box to send your used shoes and clothing through The Give Back Box. Print a free label here: https://www.givebackbox.com/aldo/
https://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/sustainability

American Eagle Outfitters – One Tree Planted Supporter

Shop the Real Good label, including 95% of AE jeans, and know that these products are the most sustainable items in the AEO collection and are manufactured in compliance with AEO’s Water Leadership Program. Recycle your old jeans in store at AE and get $10 toward a new pair (plus earn 2x points) – for Real Rewards members!
https://bluejeansgogreen.org/recycle-denim/#retailer
https://www.aeo-inc.com/sustainability/

Apple

MacBook Air is the first Apple product made with 50 percent recycled content. This includes 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and, in another first for Apple, 100 percent recycled copper in the main logic board. Apple will buy back or recycle old Apple devices in store. Items are thoroughly inspected, and components are either reused or recycled in an environmentally responsible way. Apple has been carbon neutral since 2020, by 2030, all their products will be too.
https://www.apple.com/shop/trade-in

Armani Brands

A member of the Global Fashion Pact, a group of 250 leading brands and companies in the fashion and textile industries committed to transforming the industry.  Armani is committed to the selection of sustainable raw materials through the increasing use of recycled and organic materials.
https://armanivalues.com/

Bath & Body Works

Named to Newsweek list of America’s Greenest Companies for their commitment to being good stewards of the environment, pledging to focus efforts on sustainable practices for the planet and future generations. Shop their new foaming hand soap refills packaged in recyclable paper cartons. Just one example of their efforts to move away from plastic. 
https://www.bbwinc.com/media/newsroom/3bl-bath-body-works-named-one-of-americas-greenest-companies-by-newsweek-2023-10-04-150500
https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/c/hand-soaps-sanitizers/hand-soap-refills?srsltid=AfmBOorESRk3R1p6_-6oKL98GemjxqUd-b3qbc4IA5p7fr1YG4zfMa-r

Cotton On – One Tree Planted Supporter

All new denim is made with 20-30% recycled cotton, and 60%  of products have a sustainable attribute. They aim to have 100% of products contain a sustainable attribute by 2030! Planted 243,339 trees, growing the total trees planted with partners One Tree Planted and WWF-Singapore to 666,236.
https://cottonongroup.com.au/the-good-we-do/our-commitments/

Foot Locker

A retail partner of Soles4Souls, a non-profit, distributes new and used shoes to those in need. Look for periodic donation drives to keep shoes out of landfills and do good simultaneously!  In store, look for sustainable options from adidas and Nike.
https://investors.footlocker-inc.com/esg/sustainability
(Note: available at participating stores only. Check with store regarding participation)

GameStop

GameStop’s trade-in program turns your electronics & games into cash or credit. Items include iPhones, Smartphones, Tablets, Wearables, Headphones, Consoles, Video Games, and Controllers. Items are tested for functionality, repaired, restored, cleaned, and disinfected before being sold.
https://www.gamestop.com/trade/

Gap

Send your used Gap merchandise to thredUp and earn credit to be used for a future Gap purchase.  100% of cotton is now from more sustainable sources. Gap Inc. is a member of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, the Global Fashion Pact, and Ellen MacArthur Make Fashion Circular organizations dedicated to revolutionizing the fashion industry.
https://www.thredup.com/cleanout/gap
https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/impact/esg-report

Guess – One Tree Planted Supporter

GUESS Eco denim contains at least 20% environmentally preferred materials and uses production methods with reduced environmental impact. GUESS Eco non-denim products contain 20% -100% environmentally preferred materials that are recycled, organic and innovative. 

In partnership with One Tree Planted, GUESS planted 5,415 trees in 2023 on behalf of all North American corporate and retail employees.

GUESS Partners with Social Enterprise Homeboy Industries and Debrand Services for an In-Store Recycling Project. Bring back 5+ items of unwanted clothing from your wardrobe and receive 15% off. See store for offer details. Your items will be upcycled, refurbished, or recycled.
https://www.guess.com/us/en/sustainability.html?INTCMP=G-2021-09-10-SITE-FEATURE-CONTENTCENTER-SU-6442

H&M

Recycle your clothing with H&M! Bring any unwanted clothes or textiles by any brand and in any condition to one of our stores. Hand in your bag of old clothes at the register and receive a thank-you coupon to use toward your next purchase. Easy! Once you’ve dropped off your previously loved fashion in one of our garment collecting boxes, our business partner takes over. It empties the boxes and sorts the contents into three categories: rewear, reuse, and recycle.
https://www2.hm.com/en_us/sustainability-at-hm/our-work/close-the-loop.html

Hollister

The future of fashion is circular when you clean out your closet and earn a 10% Hollister credit through their partnership with ThredUp.
https://www.thredup.com/cleanout/hollister

JCPenney

JCPenney is committed to reporting environmental standards across all operations and supply chains. For 17 consecutive years, JCPenney has been awarded ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for sustained excellence. 
https://companyblog.jcpnewsroom.com/corporateresponsibility/environment-sustainability/

Journeys

Journeys recently switched to 100% recycled shopping bags and is part of an energy procurement program to reduce overall energy use. 
https://genesco.gcs-web.com/ourbrands

Kay Jewelers

Extend the life of your jewelry with Kay’s repair & maintenance services or trade it in for something new! Kay’s parent company is a founding member of the Responsible Jewelry Council, ensuring an ethically sourced supply chain.
https://www.kay.com/kay-store-services?icid=FOOTER:INSTORESERVICES

Lids

Lids' parent company, Fanatics, Inc., is committed to being a zero-waste company by 2030 and are proud members of both Better Cotton and Textile Exchange.
https://www.fanaticsinc.com/environmental-sustainability

MAC

Return your clean, empty products to a participating M·A·C counter* in-store If they can be recycled, they’ll be shredded, washed, re-pelletized and recycled into the production of new materials – or, in some places, they’ll become a new M·A·C product The packaging that cannot be recycled will be converted into energy.
https://www.maccosmetics.com/back-to-mac
(Note: this program may not be available in CA stores)

Michael Kors 

Discover Kors Loves styles crafted from at least 50% environmentally preferred materials, such as recycled fibers and organic fabrics, or made with leather from certified tanneries meeting the highest standards from the Leather Working Group. Check out the resale marketplace to sell your gently used Michael Kors bags!
https://www.michaelkors.com/trend/about-kors-loves/_/R-cat5140015

Pandora

Pandora uses only recycled silver and gold in its jewelry and uses 100% renewable energy across their own operations. Pandora has also been named a top sustainable company by TIME and Statista’s Top 100 List and Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the World.
https://pandoragroup.com/sustainability/strategy/sustainability-highlights

PINK

We know you love cotton (and PINK does, too), which is why they directly sourced over a third of their cotton from four family farms in the United States. This direct-source partnership allows them to ensure our cotton is grown responsibly—from the fields of Alabama to your top drawer. In select locations, bring in your old bras, of any condition, to be donated or recycled. 
https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/vsinsider/brand-values/victorias-secret-cotton-journey

Primark

Did you know 66% of Primark clothing units contain recycled or more sustainably sourced materials? That’s up from 55% in 2023 and they have a goal of 100% by 2030. 
https://corporate.primark.com/en-us/primark-cares/sustainability-report

Sephora

Shop the Sephora Collection, offers the best in beauty without compromise. The formulas exceed some of the strictest international safety regulations; the design and manufacturing teams are constantly looking for ways to innovate by reducing unnecessary packaging and incorporating more sustainable materials. As a result of this eco-designed approach in 2022, globally 60% of Sephora collection products contains post-consumer recycled content, bio-sourced plastic, Forest Stewardship Council Certified cartons or is recyclable.

Recycle your  beauty empties by dropping them in the Pact bin in participating stores.
https://www.inside-sephora.com/en/commitments/sustainability
https://www.sephora.com/beauty/pact-collective-recycling-program

Sunglass Hut

Shop sustainable styles from Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Tory Burch, Costa, Michael Kors, and Ray-Ban! Each brand has sunglasses that feature materials like plant-based BiO-Matter®, bio-acetate, and/or bio-based lenses. Extend the life of your sunglasses with complimentary in-store repair services.
https://www.sunglasshut.com/us/sunglasses/sustainable-sunglasses

Swarovski

Committed to sustainability since 1895 when Daniel Swarovski established a crystal cutting factory using hydroelectricity. They plan to feature at least one sustainably minded collection each year! Shop the Galaxy collection made with Swarovski Created Diamonds and 100% recycled gold. The complete collection is produced using 100% renewable electricity.
https://www.swarovski.com/en-US/s-sustainability/

The Children’s Place

As you shop The Children’s Place, look for icons for OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, Contains Recycled Materials, and Contains Organic Cotton. Each indicates progress toward better, more sustainable styles.
https://www.childrensplace.com/us/c/sustainability-environmental-and-social-responsibility

Victoria’s Secret

We know you love cotton (and Victoria’s Secret does, too), which is why they directly sourced over a third of their cotton from four family farms in the United States. This direct-source partnership allows them to ensure our cotton is grown responsibly—from the fields of Alabama to your top drawer. In select locations, bring in your old bras, of any condition, to be donated or recycled. 
https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/vsinsider/brand-values/victorias-secret-cotton-journey

Warby Parker

Carbon neutral Warby Parker believes in doing good for the planet and people; they have donated over 15 million pairs of glasses to people in need around the globe! Bring in your gently used sunglasses or eyeglasses (of any brand) to be donated to the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers, where they are cleaned, fixed up, measured, and distributed throughout the world.
https://www.warbyparker.com/impact-report

Zales

Shop the Remixed Reimagined collection crafted of reclaimed gold and repurposed diamonds! Bring new life to your existing jewelry with Zales repair services.
https://www.zales.com/repair-services

Zara

Bring in your used clothing, footwear, and accessories to be recycled or reused. Zara aims to source 100% linen and polyester from preferred sources and reduce supply chain water consumption by 25% in 2025.
https://www.inditex.com/itxcomweb/en/sustainability#overview

Dining

Dunkin Donuts

The Dunkin’ Drive-To Sustainability Program initiative is aims to serve 100% Responsibly Sourced Coffee by 2025. Dunkin’ U.S. restaurants replaced the polystyrene cup with a new double-walled paper cup made with paperboard certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard. 
https://impact.inspirebrands.com/sustainability/

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory has distributed more than 7.3 million pounds of food to more than 700 local non-profits while also donating more than $6 million to Feeding America® since 2008. They have outperformed many of their sustainable sourcing goals — including transitioning their bakeries to cage-free eggs three years early.
https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/2022%20CSR%20Progress%20Report%20-%20The%20Cheesecake%20Factory.pdf

Chick-Fil-A

Chick-fil-A restaurants show care for the planet is by engaging in composting programs, which divert food waste from landfills that otherwise would contribute to the generation of harmful methane. These efforts support the Chick-fil-A, Inc. corporate social responsibility goal to divert more than 25 million pounds of restaurant food waste from landfills by 2025.
https://www.chick-fil-a.com/press-room/5-ways-operators-and-team-members-care-for-the-planet

Chipotle

Chipotle is one of the first national restaurant brands to commit to goals on local and organic produce. It is also the first national restaurant brand to commit to using only responsibly raised meat with some of the highest animal welfare standards. Chipotle diverted 50% of its waste from landfills in 2021 and is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
https://www.chipotle.com/values

Panda Express

Panda Restaurant Group understands that the future of their restaurants can only be as bright as the planet on which they reside, so they’re reducing their carbon footprint and use of natural resources through several efforts including commercially compostable packaging, oil recycling and energy-efficient buildings whenever and wherever possible.
https://www.pandarg.com/about-us

Shake Shack

Shake Shack takes pride in sourcing premium ingredients from like-minded ranchers, farmers, and supply partners—using real, premium ingredients like 100% antibiotic- and hormone-free proteins (beef, chicken, and pork) that are always vegetarian-fed, humanely raised, and source verified, plus raised and harvested in the USA. They continue to increase investment in regeneratively farmed beef. All buns are non-GMO, and their vanilla and chocolate frozen custard recipes use only real sugar (no high-fructose corn syrup) and milk from dairy farmers who pledge not to use artificial growth hormones. 
https://shakeshack.com/stand-for-something-good#/

Starbucks

New, more sustainable Starbucks cold cups are made with up to 20 percent less plastic.
The tall, grande, venti and trenta cups, will keep more than 13.5 million pounds of plastic from landfills each year. Plan to drink your coffee in the café? Ask for a non-disposable cup! https://about.starbucks.com/stories/2024/new-more-sustainable-starbucks-cold-cups-are-made-with-up-to-20-percent-less-plastic/