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

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

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/

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 

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Say goodbye to single-use plastic bags as Dick’s works to rid them from their stores and systems and launch reusable bags to support youth sports.
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/marketing/sustainability

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/

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

Helzberg Jewelers

Meet rêve, a truly groundbreaking lab grown diamond that prioritizes sustainability. French for “dream,” rêve is the first-ever collection of certified sustainable lab grown diamond engagement rings and wedding bands. When you purchase an exquisite piece from the radiant rêve collection, you’re not only gaining one of the best man-made diamonds on the market, you’re also changing the world. 
https://www.helzberg.com/blog/engagement-and-bridal/guide-to-reve-sustainable-jewelry.html#:~:text=At%20Helzberg%20Diamonds%2C%20not%20only%20do%20we,that%20last%20for%20generations%2C%20but%20we%20also

Shop pre-owned luxury handbags, watches, and fine-jewelry in select locations.
https://www.helzberg.com/helzberg-pre-owned.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

Journeys/Journeys Kidz

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

maurices

Shop jeans and joggers made with Repreve® made with recycled fibers, like the edgely jeans and many m jeans® by mourices ™ that use 7 recycled water bottle or more in every pair! 
https://www.maurices.com/social-responsibility/environmental-responsibility?ab=company-responsibility:section02:pillar:environmentalresponsibility

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

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

Yankee Candle

Keep those used candle containers out of the landfill when you upcycle, recycle curbside (where available), or recycle for free through TerraCycle and earn rewards! 
https://www.yankeecandle.com/terracycle.html

Dining

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