
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
- 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
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Installed a Bioswale in Sonoma Parking Lot, designed to remove pollution from surface runoff water
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Water fixtures replaced with low-flow fixtures during Sonoma remodel
Energy Reduction
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Replaced Santa Rosa and Sonoma stores with T-8 low wattage tubes
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Acknowledgements & Accomplishments for our implementation of environmentally friendly business practices Friedman’s Home Improvement has been recognized for:
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Santa Rosa location: Certified as a Green Business through the The Sonoma Green Business Program
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Sonoma location: Has been recognized by the Sonoma Valley Economic Development Partnership as a Sonoma Valley Green Business
Community Action
Participated In Community Events
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Business Environmental Alliance’s Best Practices Breakfast
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Green Living Expo at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds
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Sustainable Enterprise Conference
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Sustainable Sonoma tent at the Sonoma County Fair
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SolFest at Solar Living Institute
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Climate Protection Campaign Expo
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City of Santa Rosa Water Smart Expo
Donated
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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
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Expired nursery plants to local school programs
Hosted
Partnerships:
U.S. Green Building Council
Build It Green
Sonoma Ecology Center
Business Environmental Alliance
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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:
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Third-party certified by trusted sources such as GreenSeal, OMRI, FSC, LEED, and others
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The least toxic choice for use in and around your home
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Safer for the environment during manufacture, use, disposal and decomposition
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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
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