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 - Available at Foot Locker, Shoe Palace, JD Sports and Famous Footwear

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

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

Famous Footwear

Clean out your closet and drop off your gently used shoes to be donated to Soles4Souls.
https://www.famousfootwear.com/soles4souls?icid=ftr_about_click_soles4souls

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)

underground by 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

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

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

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