Energy Company Honors prAna, Patagonia, REI, Timberland For Environmental Conscience

From Earth Times:

Timothy Treadwell, Environmental Director at Juice Energy, Inc. -- an electricity supplier with a focus on renewable sources -- believes retailers who take the initiative on climate issues should be rewarded for their efforts: "As the holiday season approaches we believe consumers can help drive this trend by supporting companies that are taking actions to reduce their environmental impact. Consumer support is the most effective way of showing that sustainability is good for business."

Juice Energy, Inc. and its staff of environmental and energy experts have identified these ten companies as frontrunners in the shift to green business: 

Patagonia:

In 1998, Patagonia became the first California-based company to buy electricity from 100% renewable energy sources and achieved LEED gold certification for its Nevada distribution center. Additionally, Patagonia is a leader in recycling, with its Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, which recycles used fleece for use in new products.

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prAna:

In 2005, the outdoor and lifestyle apparel wholesaler prAna launched their Natural Power Initiative to purchase green power equal to the electricity usage of all 250 prAna retailers, the company's corporate headquarters, and the homes of all their full-time employees, equaling 29,678,000 kWh annually. Now prAna plans to purchase wind power for their entire North American dealer base of approximately 1,000 retail partners in addition to its contracted U.S.-- based sewing facilities.

REI:

REI, or Recreational Equipment Inc., purchases green power equal to 100% of their annual electricity consumption, totaling 63,080,000 kWh, which ranks 9th among retail purchasers. REI has also committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 1/3 from the 2006 baseline by the end of 2009.

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This is rarely the case, though. Often times those who take such initiative get overrun or cast aside through no fault of their own. Sucks, but its true.