IRVINE, Calif., April 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ASICS America
Corporation, a true sport performance brand, has been awarded the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR, which
signifies that the building performs to the top 25 percent of
similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets
strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. For the
third year in a row, this honor is bestowed upon the brand's
Byhalia Distribution Center, located in Byhalia, Mississippi. Certification for the
EPA Energy Star is awarded on a yearly basis and is given to
commercial buildings that use an average of 35 percent less energy
than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon
dioxide into the atmosphere.
"We are taking the initiative to equip our facilities with the
latest technology and information to maintain and exceed energy
efficiencies," said Jimmy Adames,
ASICS Sustainability & Social Responsibility Manager. "Winning
this award for the third year in a row is a tremendous honor. We
are so proud to be amongst a highly selected group of companies
that are working hard to protect the environment, save energy and
money."
Additionally, ASICS will remain focused on reducing its carbon
footprint through the implementation of new sustainability projects
and the amplification of those already set in place.
SOLAR PANEL PROJECT
ASICS plans to continue to reduce
its carbon footprint by installing a large solar panel
system, totaling 1 MW, at their Byhalia Distribution Center. This
solar panel installation will be the largest private system in
Mississippi and will provide renewable energy for over 20
percent of the average daily energy consumption at the distribution
center. The solar panels used in this project are
manufactured by Trina Solar
and have a top sustainability rating according to the Silicon
Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC). The environmental benefits of
the system will be significant. The benefits of the system
are equivalent to removing nearly 200 automobiles from service, or
saving 103,534 gallons of gas annually. ASICS plans to have the
solar panels fully functional by the end of the summer.
I:CO
On Earth Day,
April 22nd, ASICS will
launch a clothing and shoes recycling pilot program with I:Collect
(I:CO®), a leading global provider for the
collection, reuse and recycling of apparel, footwear and other
textiles. Consumers can drop-off any brand of clean, dry clothing
and shoes in collection boxes at ten participating ASICS retail
locations and receive a reward coupon for 15% off a single item in
store. Items collected are sent to an I:CO®
recycling facility to find their next best use. Wearable items find
new homes as second-hand goods, while un-wearable items are
processed to become secondary materials for new products such as
cleaning cloths, insulation material and even new clothing. ASICS
will donate all proceeds from the pilot program to their
philanthropic partner, Girls On The Run. By reducing the
amount of waste sent to landfills, this partnership will help renew
our planet and
communities. Visit www.asics.com/ico to learn
more.
About ASICS
Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, meaning "A
Sound Mind in a Sound Body," is an old Latin phrase from which
ASICS is derived and the fundamental platform on which the brand
still stands. The company was founded more than 60 years ago by
Kihachiro Onitsuka and is now a
leading designer and manufacturer of performance athletic footwear,
apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.asics.com.
Follow @ASICSamerica on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
for exclusive content and real-time news around ASICS products,
events, and elite athletes.
About I:CO
I:CO®, short for I:Collect, is a global
solutions provider for apparel and footwear collection, reuse and
recycling. Through its innovative retail take-back system and
worldwide infrastructure, I:CO aims to keep consumers' used
clothing and shoes in a continuous closed loop production cycle
where these good can be reprocessed and reused again and again.
This reduces waste, preserves resources, and protects the
environment. For more information, please
visit: www.ico-spirit.com.
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