"Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs." --World Commission on Environment and Development
Statements practices sustainability through:
- Seattle City Light's Green Up program: We help fund renewable energy resources--such as wind and solar--by paying an optional surcharge on our electricity bill.
- Built Green Member: By supplying green construction materials, we "promote environmentally friendly home building methods."
- Carbon Offsets: Through Renewable Choice Energy, we offset 100% of the carbon emissions associated with our business operations.
- Recycling Programs: We recycle cardboard, paper, glass, metal, and wood, and we compost food waste. Additionally, we are the first northwest tile company to provide a ceramic tile and stone recycling program for our customers.
- Purchasing Practices: During product selection, we evaluate the environmental sustainability of all products against eight criteria: production, origin, durability, recyclability, freight emissions, VOC content, recycled content, and lack of toxins. For more information please read our product Technical Specifications.
- Staff Education: We educate our staff on how to carry out sustainable practices in both the workplace and at home.
- Renewable Fuels: Our warehouse truck runs on B99 Biodiesel, made from soy beans grown in Washington.
Our sustainable products:
Porcelain
Abisko
Antares
Buxy
Groove
Metallika
Neutra
Sites
Zebrano
Ceramic
Fusion
Velvet
Ceramic Handmade
Flying Tigress
Metal
Anticati
Hi tech
Glass
Vetro