We are constantly looking for new ways to be good land stewards and minimize our emission gas output. We annually evaluate, revise and initiate our clean energy practices.
Green Building: we strive to make our building the healthiest and most sustainable work environment possible
- Proud to be the first importer/distributor in the state of Minnesota to GO SOLAR with a major array installed on the roof of our temperature controlled warehouse
- We undergo ongoing formal energy efficiency studies
- Installation of motion sensors and high efficiency lighting throughout the building
- Installation of Cool Roofing system — made of products that reflect the sun’s heat, complying with green building codes
- Utilize green cleaning products
- Currently undergoing a Renewable Energy Feasibility Study
Technology
- Use of paperless document storage systems
- Use of on-line “cloud” database storage system, significantly reducing printing and paper usage
- Leveraging new technology to create top efficiencies for time and materials
- Moving communications, statements and offers for our customers to electronic platforms
Healthy Local Food Movement
- We support local farmers and cooperative grocers through hosting events accompanied by our wine selections
- We utilize a portion of the commercial property for an onsite organic garden
- The lion’s share of this is a Refuge Garden for Karen refugees living here in Saint Paul and organized with the help of The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
- From our organic garden, whenever we have bumper crops a portion of the produce is donated to a local food shelf
Green Transportation
- We provide cooperative logistic services for four wholesale partners, significantly reducing the vehicles, fuel, and carbon emissions while still providing customer with top service
ReUse/Recycle
- Our recycling program is extensive: paper, cardboard, batteries, electronics, cans, bottles, corks, shrink-wrap, boxes, toner, and pallets are all have recycling procedures.
- An established on-site composting program
