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Since we launched in 1990, Origins has been one of the most recognized natural cosmetic brands. And among the things we are most noted for is our long-standing commitment to protect the planet, its resources and all those who populate it. Our products are manufactured using a combination of renewable resources, wind energy and earth-friendly practices. And we use recycled materials wherever possible.
Origins has partnered with Community Energy Inc. to purchase wind generated power to offset electricity used in its North American stand-alone retail stores. Wind energy is a natural, inexhaustible source of energy that requires no fuel and produces no pollution. By purchasing wind power for our retail stores, Origins will use less grid electricity, achieving a CO2 reduction equivalent to removing 975 cars from the road annually.
And by helping to fund the building of additional turbines with Community Energy, we will achieve a further reduction in CO2 emissions equivalent to not using 149,920 gallons of gasoline on an annual basis.
As a result of these efforts, Origins has been recognized as one of the top 20 Retail partners by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership as a result of its purchasing of 100 percent green power. Combined, these purchases amount to more than 8 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually.
And with these combined efforts, since July 2007 Origins has already planted the equivalent of 2,800 acres of pine forest. |
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