greener choice
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
- 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
- Drought tolerant plants and drip irrigation used in landscaping all locations, including distribution center
Energy Reduction
- Replaced Santa Rosa and Sonoma stores with T-8 low wattage tubes
- Reduction of store lighting during off peak hours
Green House Gas Emissions Reduction
- Alldelivery vehicles run on bio-diesel fuel
- A hybrid vehicle is used for inter-store travel and employees are strongly encourages to carpool whenever possible
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
Community Events
- Business Environmental Alliance’s Best Practices Breakfast
- City of Santa Rosa Water Smart Expo
- Climate Protection Campaign Expo
- iGrow 350 Garden Challenge
- SolFest at Solar Living Institute
- Sonoma Environmental Film Festival
- Sustainable Enterprise Conference
- Sustainable Sonoma tent at the Sonoma County Fair
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
- Home weatherization and other green building materials for the Sonoma Ecology Center’s Eco-Hero’s program
