{"id":7937,"date":"2022-04-20T15:21:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T15:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7937"},"modified":"2022-04-20T15:21:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T15:21:47","slug":"exchange-makes-sustainability-a-priority-in-serving-those-who-serve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/04\/20\/exchange-makes-sustainability-a-priority-in-serving-those-who-serve\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Makes Sustainability a Priority in Serving Those Who Serve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7940\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/04\/20\/exchange-makes-sustainability-a-priority-in-serving-those-who-serve\/20220418_122746-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/20220418_122746-1-e1650466026365.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"750,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fort Carson MCS cardboard recycling\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/20220418_122746-1-e1650466026365.jpg?w=225\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/20220418_122746-1-e1650466026365.jpg?w=750\" class=\" wp-image-7940 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/20220418_122746-1-e1650466026365.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Carson Exchange Military Clothing Warehouse Worker James Vick recycles cardboard, one of the many ways the Exchange reduces waste.\" width=\"343\" height=\"458\" \/>DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s commitment to sustainability extends far beyond Earth Day, making every day an opportunity to help make the planet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/aafespa\/52017691083\/in\/dateposted\/\">a cleaner, better place to live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSustainability is core to the Exchange\u2019s mission of serving the best customers in the world,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cMaking smart decisions today can help ensure military families enjoy a cleaner, healthier tomorrow\u2014just one of the many ways the Exchange takes care of its military family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Exchange\u2019s ongoing sustainability initiatives include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recycling about 7,000 tons of plastic, aluminum and cardboard annually.<\/li>\n<li>Replacing 500,000 fluorescent lights with more efficient tubular LEDs, or T-LEDs, at more than 160 locations and nearly 720 CONUS Exchange facilities\u2014an effort expected to save approximately 51 million kilowatt hours per year.<\/li>\n<li>Offering shoppers a 5-cent-per-bag credit for using reusable shopping bags, each of which can replace up to 250 single-use plastic bags throughout its lifespan.<\/li>\n<li>Reusing apparel hangers to minimize waste.<\/li>\n<li>Realizing 30% in water savings annually by installing efficient low-flow faucets in food courts during renovations and new construction.<\/li>\n<li>Designing and building stores to globally accepted standards such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification standards developed by the U.S. Green Building Council and the Green Globe System.<\/li>\n<li>Developed a comprehensive refrigerant management plan to manage the phaseout of refrigerants that generate harmful greenhouse gases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Exchange is also partnering with suppliers to expand the selection of sustainability-friendly products offered at PXs, BXs and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\">ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sustainable apparel that uses less water in production or includes environmentally friendly materials (such as REPREVE\u00ae, a recycled performance fiber) from brands including Levi\u2019s, Columbia, The North Face, Damsel Swim, O\u2019Neill and Quicksilver.<\/li>\n<li>Eco-friendly, cruelty-free cosmetics and skincare products, including vegan options, from brands such as Bravo Sierra, EcoTools, bareMinerals and Aveda and Farmacy.<\/li>\n<li>High-efficiency Energy Star products, which include 50% of all major appliances, 100% of televisions and 93% of computers.<\/li>\n<li>Energy-efficient LED lamps, bulbs and smart lighting.<\/li>\n<li>Laundry detergents for use with high-efficiency washing machines.<\/li>\n<li>Eco-friendly cleaning supplies from brands such as Seventh Generation, 9 Elements, Mrs. Meyer\u2019s Clean Day and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Exchange\u2019s global logistics operation, which includes 10 distribution centers across the U.S., Europe and the Pacific and the 10th-largest private retail fleet in the U.S, is also committed to reducing its environmental impact, implementing sustainable practices such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recycling 280 gallons of oil, 1,100 tires and 300 batteries annually.<\/li>\n<li>Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by using self-inflating tire systems to increase miles per gallon; installing trailer skirts and aluminum wheels to improve aerodynamics and reduce weight; and replacing aging trucks with new units fitted with fuel-saving features such as automatic transmissions, adaptive cruise control and optimized idle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to reducing the Exchange\u2019s carbon footprint, these efforts save on energy, water and waste disposal costs, increasing earnings that support critical on-installation Quality-of-Life programs such as outfitting 700,000 Warfighters at cost annually, providing school meal support for Department of Defense Education Activity facilities overseas and delivering needed services to locations impacted by natural disasters. In the last 10 years, the Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings to these programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social media-friendly version: <\/strong>The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service makes every day Earth Day, conserving energy, reducing waste and implementing sustainable practices at stores and facilities across the globe. &#x1f30e; &#x267b;&#xfe0f; &#x1f343; Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-241\">https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-241<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1895, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54<sup>th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\">http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or <a href=\"mailto:hammettc@aafes.com\">hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS \u2013 The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s commitment to sustainability extends far beyond Earth Day, making every day an opportunity to help make the planet a cleaner, better place to live. \u201cSustainability is core to the Exchange\u2019s mission of serving the best customers in the world,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. 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