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/

Apple

MacBook Air is the first Apple product made with 50 percent recycled content. This includes 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and, in another first for Apple, 100 percent recycled copper in the main logic board. Apple will buy back or recycle old Apple devices in store. Items are thoroughly inspected, and components are either reused or recycled in an environmentally responsible way. Apple has been carbon neutral since 2020, by 2030, all their products will be too.
https://www.apple.com/shop/trade-in

Aveda

The first beauty company manufacturing with 100% wind power, shop Aveda’s selection of all-vegan, naturally derived, and/or organic products, with minimal packaging and maximum recyclables. Aveda guests, artists, employees, and leadership have raised $71 million to help fund environmental initiatives globally, providing clean water for 1.5 million people in need and protecting thousands of watersheds around the world.
https://www.aveda.com/sustainablefuture

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

Brighton Collectibles

Donate your new or gently used shoes for men, women, and/or children to be distributed by Soles4Souls to people in need around the globe. Do you have a handbag you are done with? Bring it in to be donated to local charities that help women in need.
https://www.brighton.com/pages/brighton-cares
(Note: available at participating locations only.)

Chicos

Chicos is prioritizing introducing fabrics made with more mindfully produced and sustainably sourced raw materials into their designs! They recently introduced 36 new Mindful Fabrics for a total of 98 Mindful Fabrics in their collections.
https://chicosfas.com/responsibility/social-responsibility/default.aspx

Coach

Introducing Coach (Re)Loved, a circular ecosystem for refurbishing, reimagining, and recycling pre-loved and damaged Coach products. Coach (Re)Loved harnesses the passion and imagination of our designers and craftspeople to give our products a second life, spanning four unique programs: Upcrafted, Remade, Restored, and Vintage. The good news is that buying a Coach (Re)Loved product can reduce an item’s carbon footprint by 76% compared to buying a new one.* And, through Coach (Re)Loved Exchange, you can trade in your eligible pre-loved Coach items for a credit so that the cycle can continue for generations more.
https://www.coach.com/sustainability-coach-reloved

Cotton On – One Tree Planted Supporter

All new denim is made with 20-30% recycled cotton, and 60%  of products have a sustainable attribute. They aim to have 100% of products contain a sustainable attribute by 2030! Planted 243,339 trees, growing the total trees planted with partners One Tree Planted and WWF-Singapore to 666,236.
https://cottonongroup.com.au/the-good-we-do/our-commitments/

Crate & Barrel

Since 2008, Crate & Barrel has partnered with the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) to offer FSC-certified collections. Recognized by the Sustainable Furnishings Council as a Wood Furniture Top Scorer, they source from responsibly managed forests to achieve 50% FSC-certified furniture this year. In addition, they print all our catalogs and shopping bags on 100% FSC-certified paper.

Crate & Barrel textiles are tested to National Standards to ensure the highest quality products, and STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® labeled upholstery and textiles take it even further: These textiles have passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances, so they are better for you and your home. Over 600 Crate & Barrel products are OEKO-TEX® certified—from Crate & Kids collections to bestselling sofas and bedding.

Crate & Barrel currently has close to 50% certified organic cotton in our bed and bath assortment and aim to have a 100% organic collection in the future.
https://www.crateandbarrel.com/responsible-design/

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

Eddie Bauer

According to some studies, American and European consumers wear an item of clothing an average of 7 times before discarding it, and the average American discards over 80 lbs of clothing each year. The starting point for sustainability is not the use of lower-impact materials but a design ethos that compels customers to to use and reuse an Eddie Bauer item for as long as possible. Eddie Bauer partners with Canopy Style Initiative, Responsible Down Standard, and American Forest  - planting over 8 million trees since 1995!
https://www.eddiebauer.com/campaign/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/

Gap

Send your used Gap merchandise to thredUp and earn credit to be used for a future Gap purchase.  100% of cotton is now from more sustainable sources. Gap Inc. is a member of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, the Global Fashion Pact, and Ellen MacArthur Make Fashion Circular organizations dedicated to revolutionizing the fashion industry.
https://www.thredup.com/cleanout/gap
https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/impact/esg-report

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

J.Jill

J.Jill hosts an annual Gently Worn Clothing Drive to support women in need through the J.Jill Compassion Fund. Check local store for timing.
https://www.jjill.com/compassion

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

LoveSac

Since 2018, Lovesac has repurposed 240+ million plastic bottles from the waste stream into Designed For Life furniture and has a goal to use 1 billion plastic bottles by 2040! Here's how: recycled bottles are collected and cleaned. Then, they are chopped and melted into chips that are spun into sustainable Repreve upholstery fabric. Sactionals are designed to be maintainable, upgradeable, and are guaranteed for life.
https://www.lovesac.com/designedforlife

lululemon – One Tree Planted Supporter

Round up any lululemon gear that you’re ready to part with. Make sure to check that each item is in good condition and eligible for trade-in. Once your gear is reviewed, you'll immediately receive an e-gift card for eligible items. E-gift cards are redeemable at your lululemon store and on lululemon.com. Thanks to your trade-ins, lululemon has put 1.7 million items back in action.
https://likenew.lululemon.com/tradein
(Note: not available at outlet locations)

MAC

Return your clean, empty products to a participating M·A·C counter* in-store If they can be recycled, they’ll be shredded, washed, re-pelletized and recycled into the production of new materials – or, in some places, they’ll become a new M·A·C product The packaging that cannot be recycled will be converted into energy.
https://www.maccosmetics.com/back-to-mac
(Note: this program may not be available in CA stores)

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

Oakley

Proudly partners with the Better Cotton Initiative and are committed to sourcing at least 50% of cotton as Better Cotton, recycled, Fairtrade, and/or organic cotton. Look for frames constructed of plant-based BiO-Matter®, a sustainable material.
https://www.oakley.com/en-us/better-cotton-initiative 

Old Navy

100% of all denim uses water-saving techniques that has saved over 2 billion liters of water saved since 2019! 78% of plastic bags have been eliminated and replaced with appear or other reusable alternative. .https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/info.do?cid=1160383#sustainability

Pandora

Pandora uses only recycled silver and gold in its jewelry and uses 100% renewable energy across their own operations. Pandora has also been named a top sustainable company by TIME and Statista’s Top 100 List and Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the World.
https://pandoragroup.com/sustainability/strategy/sustainability-highlights

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

Pottery Barn

Voted most sustainable home furnishings retailer by Barrons for the last seven years, Pottery Barn has planted 4.8 million trees with the Arbor Day Foundation. Look for sustainable labels on products: organic, sustainably sourced, fair trade, handcrafted, certified nontoxic, and plant a tree!
https://www.potterybarn.com/pages/our-commitments/

Sephora

Shop the Sephora Collection, offers the best in beauty without compromise. The formulas exceed some of the strictest international safety regulations; the design and manufacturing teams are constantly looking for ways to innovate by reducing unnecessary packaging and incorporating more sustainable materials. As a result of this eco-designed approach in 2022, globally 60% of Sephora collection products contains post-consumer recycled content, bio-sourced plastic, Forest Stewardship Council Certified cartons or is recyclable.

Recycle your  beauty empties by dropping them in the Pact bin in participating stores.
https://www.inside-sephora.com/en/commitments/sustainability
https://www.sephora.com/beauty/pact-collective-recycling-program

Soma

#BraItForward with Soma! Donate new or gently worn bras in Soma boutiques and get rewarded up to $10 per month. OVER 2 MILLION BRAS have been collected since 2010, thanks to your generous donations.
https://www.soma.com/store/page.jsp?id=56709275

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

Swarovski

Committed to sustainability since 1895 when Daniel Swarovski established a crystal cutting factory using hydroelectricity. They plan to feature at least one sustainably minded collection each year! Shop the Galaxy collection made with Swarovski Created Diamonds and 100% recycled gold. The complete collection is produced using 100% renewable electricity.
https://www.swarovski.com/en-US/s-sustainability/

Tempur-Pedic

Sleep easy knowing that 100% of Tempur-Pedic’s wholly owned global manufacturing facilities are powered by renewable energy! In the U.S., they recycle 100% of the Tempur-Pedic® products returned. This equated to over 1.9 million pounds of foam and 500,000 pounds of metal recycled in the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2023. 
https://investor.tempursealy.com/Corporate_Social_Values_Annual-Reports

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

Torrid

Torrid strives to source renewable recyclable, recycled, and alternative materials. Torrid is partnering with ThredUp to reduce our impact on the planet by extending the life of clothing! Clean out your closet and send your gently used clothes and accessories to ThredUp to earn Torrid credit. 
https://investors.torrid.com/Sustainability-Report/default.aspx

Vans

Shop the VR3 Collection of shoes, apparel, and accessories with the checkerboard globe logo and know that they are made up of at least 30% Regenerative, Responsibly Sourced, Renewable, and/or Recycled materials.
https://www.vans.com/sustainability.html

Vera Bradley

Shop the Featherweight collection, Vera Bradley’s diamond-quilted, water-repellent styles provide ultrasoft, super-lightweight essentials with key performance features — perfect for anyone on the move. This collection is also consciously crafted with 100% pre-consumer recycled nylon exterior fabric. 
https://verabradley.com/collections/featherweight

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

White House Black Market

WHBM’s parent company, Chicos FAS, is making it a priority to introduce fabrics made with more mindfully produced and sustainably sourced raw materials into their designs! They recently introduced 36 new Mindful Fabrics for a total of 98 Mindful Fabrics in their collections.
https://chicosfas.com/responsibility/social-responsibility/default.aspx

Williams-Sonoma

Sustainably sourced products are marked with organic, FSC, OEKO-TEX, Greenguard Gold, Fair Trade, and/or Hand-crafted labels. Over 97% of cotton is responsibly sourced, and nearly 100 million liters of water have been saved through the use of organic cotton.
https://www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/williams-sonoma/sustainability/

Dining

Red Robin

Enjoy a burger that is USDA-inspected beef and is free from artificial and added ingredients.  Need your meal to go? 91% of packaging is reusable, recyclable, and/or compostable!
https://ir.redrobin.com/esg

Subway

By designing packaging with reusability, recyclability and end-of-life as top considerations alongside functionality and food safety, Subway aims to reduce natural resource consumption and our overall waste stream. They do this through product design, material selection and by supporting increased recovery.
https://www.subway.com/en-us/sustainability/preserve-our-planet/packaging-sustainability