RETAILOBSERVER.COM MAY 2019
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Retailing,
L
ast month we celebrated Earth Day, and we can still do good while receiving feel-
good and financial benefits for ourselves and our communities throughout the year.
Do you have old, damaged or unused electronics, furniture, displays and/or
appliances taking up space in your warehouse? When you discard them, recycle them.
Many trade-in and trade-up programs invite you and your customers to exchange old
products for gift cards, or for credit to shop in your store. Many manufacturers support
these programs with special incentives for participating retailers. Recycling companies
then make sure the products are disposed of responsibly – it's a win-win for everyone.
If you simply want to earn a little extra green, think about selling your used, damaged or
outdated inventory – Amazon, Craigslist, Offer-up and eBay are great places to look for
buyers. Or consider donating products in good working condition to a charity, so those
less fortunate can benefit. Consider these organizations:
• Habitat for Humanity uses volunteer labor and donations of money and materials to
build and rehabilitate simple, decent houses together with their homeowner partner
families. www.habitat.org
• Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (ARCA) is dedicated to preserving the
environment through energy efficiency and proper appliance disposal. www.arcainc.com
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has information on electronics donation
and recycling programs. www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/recycling/index.htm
• ReUse People of America aspires to reduce the solid waste stream and change the
way the built environment is renewed, by salvaging building materials and distributing
them for reuse. www.thereusepeople.org
• Renovation Angel Demolitions sells luxury commercial surplus and donated
kitchens, appliances, bathroom fixtures, home decor, etc. from houses and showrooms
being demolished and renovated. Donation proceeds benefit Recovery Unlimited.
www.renovationangel.com
No matter which organization you choose to donate to, it's easy to keep your inventory
clear of clutter and make a little extra cash or receive a write-off while performing a good
deed and doing your part for the environment.
THE UPSIDE OF
BEING GREEN
"It's not easy being green."
Kermit the Frog
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