Doing our part
I was just informed of a small oversight on our web store and in all of our information and, since I manage the web site, I felt it was my responsibility to correct it. With all of the focus on "Carbon Credits" and "Global Warming" these days I feel it is important to note that since opening in 1971 The Hermit's Hut has been as green as any store can be.
- We recycle all of our cardboard, paper, and plastic products in ecologically efficient ways to help reduce our impact on the environment.
- The boxes we ship out are usually the same boxes we got in from a manufacturer with our products, we simply cut and resize them to the dimensions of your orders.
- Any boxes which are unsafe for transportation are sent to a cardboard recycling facility.
- All the paper in our store which does not carry personal information is recycled either here, for interoffice memo's, or sent to a paper recycling facility.
- Any paper containing personal information is shredded, in our office and by trained staff, and is later destroyed or utilized in a secure and ecologically friendly manner.
- Our staff are all advocates of cleaning up trails and we offer incentives to in-store customers who consistently clean up after themselves and other people on their outdoor adventures.
- When it is feasible and safe to do so, at least 30% of our staff ride their bicycles to work to help reduce their impact on CO2 emissions.
- During our Friday lunch barbeque's we utilize an efficient propane grill and non-disposable utensils to reduce our waste output.
Basically, we try to do our part and set an example in our community so others can enjoy the same outdoors we do and we have been doing so for over 36 years.
Questions, comments, or tips for going green? Email me: acorbelli@hermitshut.com.