Many of our retailers make sustainability part of their brands, missions, and initiatives not only on Earth Day, but also throughout the year. Whether switching to paperless receipts, offering reusable bags with a purchase, incorporating recycled materials into their packaging or products, or creating a program to recycle gently used garments by giving their customers incentive to make an impact.
As part of American Eagle‘s broader sustainability goals, they’ve made a commitment to moving toward more sustainable raw materials and reducing our water and energy usage. Look for the “Real Good” badge on select styles that are made from more sustainable raw materials or using more sustainable techniques, such as in a factory that meets expectations for our Water Leadership Program. Recycle your old jeans & get $10 off a new pair by signing up to be a RealRewards member!
As the first grocer in the U.S. to ban plastic grocery bags at checkout in 2008 and plastic straws in 2019, Whole Foods is raising the bar on environmental stewardship. “We’re always looking for ways to do more for our planet — because we believe it’s worth it for our customers, team members and suppliers. Whether it’s diverting food waste from landfills or making our stores more energy efficient, learn how we’re promoting environmental stewardship to make our earth happier for the future.”
Reduce waste and enjoy Java House in-house and enjoy your coffee in a mug or glass cup. Purchase their reusable thermos or growler to fill up with your favorite cold brew on draft over and over again!
Lululemon is adopting practices and creating solutions that enhance their products, minimize negative impact, and contribute to restoring the environment. Their journey to better products include: innovating more sustainable materials. creating circularity through new guest models, using less water. By 2025 they will achieve at least 75 percent sustainable materials for their products—including fibres that recycled, renewable, regenerative, sourced responsibly, or some combination thereof, and/or are manufactured using low-resource processes. Read more about their efforts here.
Warby Parker is dedicated to minimizing its carbon emissions as it places a high priority on environmental responsibility. The company strives to operate efficient spaces, utilize resources responsibly, reduce waste, and limit its greenhouse gas footprint. With a commitment to offsetting its footprint, Warby Parker ensures neutrality across its operations. Demonstrating a sincere concern for its environmental impact, the company takes pride in maintaining carbon neutrality for operational emissions since its inception.
Purchase your favorite Upland brew with a reusable growler. Sold in-store!
As a global brand, Sephora has a duty to reimagine our impact on the planet. The company is proud to say that they are on track to reduce the carbon footprint of their stores, headquarters, and distribution centers by 50% by 2026. They have implemented energy-saving solutions, such as more efficient lighting in stores and other facilities across the globe. And have already achieved 100% renewable energy in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United States, with more markets to come. They use best practice tools and third party assessors to help track reductions in their indirect emissions across the whole value chain, and hold themselves accountable to their progress. Read more here.
Evereve is hard at work at a sustainability journey, they are making changes to create an immediate impact while they steadily work on their longer-term goals. Just a few of their initiatives are below.
- Updating their recycling capabilities and reducing waste by 15% by 2025
- Tracking water use and standardizing low flow faucets and dual flush toilets
- Eliminating single use or virgin plastic hangers + installing water bottle filling stations
- 100% recyclable bags and mailers (mailers made from 40% recycled material)
- Working with our vendors to reach a 100% sustainable denim assortment by 2025
What can you do as a consumer? Go paperless – ask for an e-receipt, bring your reusable bags to Whole Foods, and skip the straw at restaurants. Chat with our retailers for more info and to shop “clean” products. Happy Earth Day!
