Coalision takes the environment seriously

Coalision takes the environment seriously and is committed to working to protect it. Launched in 2007, the ECOalision program introduces measures, some small others more comprehensive, to reduce our environmental footprint.

We are conscious that the natural beauties of this world are disappearing little by little. The entire staff of Coalision has made a commitment to protect the environment.

Objectives of the ECOalision program

CORPORATE GOALS

• Incorporate our environmental concerns in developing our activities, to minimize climate change and ensure that our generation and our children’s can continue to enjoy the outdoors
• Be a good corporate citizen, addressing the environmental issues of the 21st century

EMPLOYEES

• Offer  employees a healthy workplace free of chemicals
• Promote a lifestyle and work methods that respect the environment
• Educate employees about reducing  or eliminating waste and using products that are recyclable or do not have a negative impact on the environment

CUSTOMERS

• Offer products and methods of distribution with low impact on the environment
• Communicate transparently and highlight our environmental values and achievements

Our achievements since 2007

• Relocation of our distribution centre from Burlington to Seattle to reduce road transport of our merchandise
• Introduction of fabric made of recycled materials
• Conference calls to reduce air transportation
• Elimination of 3,900 bottles of water per year by giving every employee a reusable bottle
• Reuse of shipping boxes
• FSC certification of all printed material
• Installation of bicycle racks to encourage travelling by bike
• All paper used (paper towels, tissues, printer paper, etc. ) made from recycled material
• Elimination of plastic coffee stirs
• Elimination of sugar sachets
• Use of reusable eating utensils only
• Municipal water in water coolers
• Conventional cleaning products replaced by bio products