Green Programs
The Down Wind Sports green programs were established to help lessen our impact on the world around us. Since 1976 we have been proud of our environmentally sensitive business practices… however we can do better. With help from our employees we have implemented the following environmentally friendly programs at Down Wind Sports:
BIKE TO WORK
We offer employee incentives to everyone that rides their bike to work.
ORGANIC COTTON BAG PROGRAM
Want to save 1% on all of your DWS purchases? Purchase a Patagonia Organic Cotton bag from us. Bring it in each time you shop and receive 1% off everything you can fit in the bag.
GOIN’ FLUORESCENT
We are currently in the process of switching the entire store over to high efficiency fluorescent bulbs. While we may not have as much light in the store now, we will be 40% more efficient.
RECYCLE/REUSE
We now have a recycling dumpster for all of our cardboard!
We reuse our plastic packaging to stuff our backpacks and bags!
All discarded bike parts are donated to Andy Gregg of Marquette Michigan, to be made into Bike Furniture! Andy creates some incredible stuff… check it out at www.bikefurniture.com.
All bike chains and freewheels are donated to Resourse Revival who in turn make picture frames, clocks and other bike art. Check them out a www.resourserevival.com.
We just started a new program where old banners will be turned into wallets, purses and handbags by local artists. They will then be put up for sale through our online store. These are one of a kind products and they will go quickly as they become available.
COMMON THREADS RECYCLING PROGRAM
In 2005 Patagonia launched this program through which customers could return their worn out Capilene baselayers for recycling. Now expanded, recycling includes Patagonia fleece, Polartec fleece, and Patagonia cotton t-shirts. Down Wind Sports is an official drop off site! For more info on the program visit patagonia.com/recycle.
