82,554
TREES PLANTED
(estimated impact)
0
Acres Restored
0
Days of Work Provided
0
Pounds of Carbon Offset
0
Vehicles Offset
We think it's important to
align profit with the planet.
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
During our last renovation, our building was constructed with LED lighting, Improved building insulation, New Thermal Workshop Doors, Thermal and Glass, Low Flow restroom facilities, and automatic lighting and environmental controls.
AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES
We recycle 6 tons of automotive batteries each year. Recycled batteries are broken down by components to then become reformed and reused. The battery in the electric car batteries of today will be used for home power storage in the future.
AUTOMOTIVE METALS
We recycle 3.6 tons of metal each year, which is the same weight as 3 new cars! It takes more power to produce new aluminum than to recycle old aluminum. Our recycling effort save over 42,000 kWh of energy, which is enough energy to power 4 houses for ONE whole year.
BULK FLUID PROGRAMS
At Pohanka we recycle all waste products and oil from your oil changes. We use vegetable oil for service lifts and we use “green” cleaning products for all our janitorial services.
EVERYDAY BUSINESS PAPER PRODUCTS
We recycle 78 tons of paper products per year. Recycling these products will save 319,800 kWh of energy, enough to power over 7 homes for one year, saves 1,326 trees and 257 cubic yards of landfill space.
STATE OF THE ART CAR WASH
Our car wash installed in July of 2018 will use considerably less water and cleaning fluids than the unit it replaced and significantly more than a standard hand car wash
TIRE RECYCLING
We will replace close to 4,000 tires this year, we recycle the tires removed. Just what can be done to a used tire? It can be turned into fuel, tires produce energy similar to oil and coal, or broken down and used in other applications.
ELECTRIC COURTESY
PROGRAM
Our Leaf shuttle vehicles have driven over 75,000 miles, saving over 3,570 gallons of gasoline! Our commitment to electrification made us one of the first dealers to not only install level 2 charging stations but the level 3 fast charging station.
OUR GREEN INITIATIVES
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Recycle all waste oil
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Recycle all tires
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Recycle all oil filters
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Recycle all metal parts
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Recycle all cardboard
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All interior lighting is either LED or Compact Fluorescent
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Trees planted to offset carbon emissions and make all employee vehicles carbon neutral
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Trees planted to offset carbon emissions and make all sold vehicles carbon neutral
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Implement a battery/light bulb recycling program
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Provide education for customers on benefits of recycling, re-use and reduction in waste
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Recycle computer equipment, printers, cartridges, etc.
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Use “green” cleaning produces for janitorial services
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Hibernate or turn off computer and office equipment
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Operate our service department 7 days a week with extended hours; service with no appointment required
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Fix a minimum of 70% of service vehicles while customer waits
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Reduction of trips to and from dealership; and reduction in need for loaner vehicles
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Install electric vehicle charging station
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Light pollution strategy: 50% reduction in all interior lighting after hours; 60% reduction of all exterior lighting after hours
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Carwash reclaims 60-80% of gray water
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Energy star appliances/equipment
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No smoking within 50’ from building entrances, outdoor intakes and operable windows
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High efficiency HVAC unit filters
We take steps to limit our
impact on the environment.
BENEFITS OF PLANTING TREES
PROJECTS WE SUPPORT
Willamette National Forest
Forests are shrinking on state and private land in Oregon, where an estimated 522,000 acres.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
This project aims to improve the health and vitality of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Colville National Forest
The efforts of this project include replanting native vegetation, restoring stream banks, and creating corridors.
Appalachian
