For Kohls, Going Green = Making Green

This weekend Kohl's emailed a non-traditional message. Instead of announcing a sale, the corporation was touting its green efforts.

The message started "Kohl's is committed to protecting and serving the environment."

• 50% of power used by Kohl's comes from renewable resources
• Kohl's gift boxes are made of 100% recycled content
• Kohl's has 67 active solar power systems and more than 20 in construction
• Kohl's moves 36% of all inbound transportation on rail, a transportation method three times cleaner than over-the-road trucks.
• During 2008, Kohl's recycled 6,400 tons of hangers.

Also included in the email were ways for customers to live green.

• Bring your plastic bags to any Kohl's store to be recycled. [Note: Giant Eagle does this too]
• Carpool to work and other events to save costs on fuel, car maintenance, and reduce carbon emissions.
• Bring your own cloth or fabric bags when you shop instead of using plastic bags.

Learn more about Kohl's green initiatives. (Unfortunately, it looks like the Erie store is not on the green map - with no LEED Certification, Energy Star Label, or Solar Panels.)