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We’re committed…
At Friedman’s we are dedicated to providing the tools, educational resources, and Xpert advisors necessary to build a sustainable future for our business, customers, team members, and communities

Corporate Commitments

In providing these tools and resources necessary to build more sustainable communities we will:

Provide quality Greener Choice products that are beneficial to users and the environment during manufacture, use, and disposal.

Adopt green practices to exemplify our commitment to social, environmental, and economical sustainability within our local communities.

Partner with other likeminded organizations and support one another’s role in the promotion of sustainability.

Encourage active participation, communication, education, and support by our Team Members and suppliers, fortifying our commitment to responsible environmental management.

Establish targets and objectives to measure our progress and growth in advancing our culture change.

Best Practices in 2008

Waste Reduction

Increased recycling efforts – added 168 recycling containers to all store locations
Compost at company BBQ’s
Using copy paper with 30% Post Consumer Waste recycled content

Water Reduction

Installed a Bioswale in Sonoma Parking Lot, designed to remove pollution from surface runoff water
Water fixtures replaced with low-flow fixtures during Sonoma remodel

Energy Reduction

Replaced Santa Rosa and Sonoma stores with T-8 low wattage tubes
Acknowledgements & Accomplishments for our implementation of environmentally friendly business practices Friedman’s Home Improvement has been recognized for:
Santa Rosa location: Certified as a Green Business through the The Sonoma Green Business Program
Sonoma location: Has been recognized by the Sonoma Valley Economic Development Partnership as a Sonoma Valley Green Business
Community Action

Participated In Community Events

Business Environmental Alliance’s Best Practices Breakfast
Green Living Expo at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Sustainable Enterprise Conference
Sustainable Sonoma tent at the Sonoma County Fair
SolFest at Solar Living Institute
Climate Protection Campaign Expo
City of Santa Rosa Water Smart Expo

Donated

CFL’s to CalSERVES AmeriCorps “Lights On After School” Program at Roseland Elementary School in Santa Rosa, the Climate Protection Campaign’s Expo, and to the Sonoma Ecology Center’s Eco Challenge Program
Expired nursery plants to local school programs

Hosted

Sustainable Community Resource Expo where local organizations were able to showcase services to help customers live sustainable lives
E-waste Drives
Free CFL Recycling Drive

Partnerships:
U.S. Green Building Council
Build It Green
Sonoma Ecology Center
Business Environmental Alliance

For additional questions or comments regarding Greener Choice products, please contact Rebecca Bautista at 588-7695 or email at rbautista@friedmanhome.com.

Greener Choice Products are:

Third-party certified by trusted sources such as GreenSeal, OMRI, FSC, LEED, and others
The least toxic choice for use in and around your home
Safer for the environment during manufacture, use, disposal and decomposition
Supportive of local communities in how they are made, sourced and distributed

By making greener product choices, you make a powerful contribution to a healthier home for your family and a cleaner, greener planet for your kids.
Go ahead – Green it Yourself™

Green Business Certification Audits Completed:
North Bay Corporation – Waste Reduction
Pacific Gas & Electric – Energy Savings
City of Santa Rosa – Water Reduction

Go ahead - Green it Yourself™

Green it Yourself™ is a project of Plan-It Hardware. Visit Plan-It Hardware to learn more.