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Outdoor Outfitter REI Harnesses Solar Energy

by Gabrielle on July 9th, 2008

It’s no secret that I adore REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.). Most of my wardrobe is from REI. Michael can count on his birthday and Xmas gifts coming in a big REI box. I mean, c’mon, these are the people that delivered the thing has brought me the most joy this summer (so far). I can think of a thousand reasons to love this earth-friendly co-op. But here’s the newest one:

The outdoor equipment co-op, which already purchases about 20 percent of its power from renewable sources, expects the photovoltaic solar installations to provide up to 35 percent of each store’s energy. The project will eventually generate 1.1 million kilowatt hours of electricity.

Nice!

I love places like REI who, literally, walk the talk. When I buy boots there, I am talking to people who have already wore their own treads thin. I am much more likely to pay attention to a Leave No Trace ad or message if its coming from a company that practices what it preaches.

REI is one of my favorite green places to shop. What are yours?

Source: www.greenbiz.com

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