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

ALDO

Shop the ALDO Love Planet collection of sustainable shoes and accessories.  No plastic bags here, ALDO redesigned their shoe boxes with handles to give plastic bags the slip. Use that new box to send your used shoes and clothing through The Give Back Box. Print a free label here: https://www.givebackbox.com/aldo/
https://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/sustainability

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

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

carter’s

The carter’s LITTLE PLANET® brand uses primarily Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton and recycled packaging, and is made for growing little ones. Recycle non-donatable clothing through KIDCYCLE and earn carter’s Rewarding Moments points.
https://www.carters.com/corporate-social-responsibility-product.html
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/carters

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/

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

Fabletics - Coming Soon

Shop styles with the Eco Icon and know that at the style was created with recycled materials and sustainable fabrics like organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled nylon, or renewed materials. Return styles you are done with via thredUp and extend their life by an average of 2.5 years.
https://www.fabletics.com/sustainability

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)

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/

G by Guess – One Tree Planted Supporter

GUESS Eco denim contains at least 20% environmentally preferred materials and uses production methods with reduced environmental impact. GUESS Eco non-denim products contain 20% -100% environmentally preferred materials that are recycled, organic and innovative. 

In partnership with One Tree Planted, GUESS planted 5,415 trees in 2023 on behalf of all North American corporate and retail employees.

GUESS Partners with Social Enterprise Homeboy Industries and Debrand Services for an In-Store Recycling Project. Bring back 5+ items of unwanted clothing from your wardrobe and receive 15% off. See store for offer details. Your items will be upcycled, refurbished, or recycled.
https://www.guess.com/us/en/sustainability.html?INTCMP=G-2021-09-10-SITE-FEATURE-CONTENTCENTER-SU-6442

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

JCPenney

JCPenney is committed to reporting environmental standards across all operations and supply chains. For 17 consecutive years, JCPenney has been awarded ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for sustained excellence. 
https://companyblog.jcpnewsroom.com/corporateresponsibility/environment-sustainability/

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

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

LEGO

Committed to making all core LEGO products from more sustainable and circular materials by 2032. When you are done with your old LEGOS, send them to be cleaned and donated through the LEGO Replay program.  
https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/sustainability/environment

Levi’s® Store

Make an appointment at participating stores to trade in your Levi’s jeans, denim shorts, and Trucker Jackets in good condition through the Levi’s Secondhand program and receive store credit for usable items (unwearable items may be donated).  
https://www.secondhand.levi.com/trade-in

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

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)

Lush

Recycle Lush products pots that are black or clear, as well as mascara and lip balm tubes in store. Return one piece of eligible packaging for $1 off your next order or save up five and trade them in for a free fresh face mask of your choice. They take your old pots back and have them broken down and remolded into new pots as part of our closed-recycling loop. In fact, it happens locally in North America, by a company close to their factories and providing full transparency to the recycled materials. Terms & Conditions apply.
https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/a/bring-it-back-our-new-look-recycling-scheme

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 

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

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

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

Urban Outfitters

Since its launch, Urban Renewal has recirculated over 7 million garments, salvaged over 1 million pairs of vintage jeans, and continued their 50-year commitment to recycling and upcycling apparel.  
https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/our-impact

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

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

Zales

Shop the Remixed Reimagined collection crafted of reclaimed gold and repurposed diamonds! Bring new life to your existing jewelry with Zales repair services.
https://www.zales.com/repair-services

Dining

Chipotle

Chipotle is one of the first national restaurant brands to commit to goals on local and organic produce. It is also the first national restaurant brand to commit to using only responsibly raised meat with some of the highest animal welfare standards. Chipotle diverted 50% of its waste from landfills in 2021 and is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
https://www.chipotle.com/values

Panda Express

Panda Restaurant Group understands that the future of their restaurants can only be as bright as the planet on which they reside, so they’re reducing their carbon footprint and use of natural resources through several efforts including commercially compostable packaging, oil recycling and energy-efficient buildings whenever and wherever possible.
https://www.pandarg.com/about-us

Starbucks - inside Macy's

New, more sustainable Starbucks cold cups are made with up to 20 percent less plastic.
The tall, grande, venti and trenta cups, will keep more than 13.5 million pounds of plastic from landfills each year. Plan to drink your coffee in the café? Ask for a non-disposable cup! https://about.starbucks.com/stories/2024/new-more-sustainable-starbucks-cold-cups-are-made-with-up-to-20-percent-less-plastic/