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Posted: 9.6.24

Subaru Eco-Friendly Certification

There are 257 certified Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailers.

Here is the list by Region, Zone, District Retailer, State, and Date: [more>]

Posted: 9.5.24

Stay in the Know: Browse Our Newsletter Archives

Did you miss one of our Eco-Friendly Retailer newsletters? Check out our archives. [more>]

Posted: 9.4.24

September 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Cole Subaru & National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, W&L Subaru Recycled Water Car Wash, Van Bortel Subaru Courtesy Shuttle, Earth Day 2024 Activities [more>]

Posted: 8.1.24

August 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Baxter Subaru & Rain Barrel Workshops/Zero Waste to Landfill Award, Reynolds' Subaru & Earth Day Video, Earth Day 2024 Activities [more>]

Posted: 6.24.24

July 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Kenny Ross Subaru & Electronics Recycling, How to Organize an Electronics Recycling Event, Faulkner Subaru & Greenbelt Cleanup, Earth Day 2024 Activities [more>]

Posted: 5.29.24

June 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Planet Subaru & Cloud-Based Car Wash, Value of ENERGY STAR Certification Webinar June 4, Earth Day 2024 Activities & Plastic Film Replacement [more>]

Posted: 4.30.24

May 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Sendell Subaru & Eco-Friendly Signage, Recently Certified Eco-Friendly Retailers, ENERGY STAR Certification/Webinar, Earth Day 2024 Activities [more>]

Posted: 4.1.24

April 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month (ENERGY STAR Energy and Water Efficiency Checklist), Reynolds' Subaru & Lunchtime Trash Cleanups & Gillette Castle State Park, San Francisco Zone Adopt-A-Highway Retailers, Earth Day 2024 [more>]

Posted: 2.29.24

March 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Boardman Subaru & Collier Preserve Tree Planting, Plastics Pollution [more>]

Posted: 1.30.24

February 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Fairfield Subaru & Adopt-A-Highway, Automotive News & "Going Green," ENERGY STAR Certification Presentation, Cox Leadership in Sustainability Presentation, Earth Day 2024 [more>]

Posted: 1.22.24

January 2024 Subaru ENERGY STAR Webinar

Posted: 12.21.23

January 2024 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Ken Ganley Subaru & Elementary School Tree-Planting, ENERGY STAR Recognition, Cox Leader in Sustainability Award & Sustainability Panel, Eco-Friendly Disposal of Holiday Decor [more>]

Posted: 12.7.23

December 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips of the Month, Van Bortel Subaru & Employee Eco-Friendly Workshop, Holmgren Subaru & Connecticut Cleanup [more>]

Posted: 11.10.23

November 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips, Liberty Subaru & Eco-Friendly Display Wall, Eco-Display Examples, Green Dealer Support & Automotive News Article & Live-Stream, National Recycling Day, Energy Star Score Webinar [more>]

Posted: 10.2.23

October 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Eco-Friendly Tips, Southern Oregon Subaru & Used Banner Recycling, National Recycling Day, Earth Day & Innovations in Plastic Cleanup [more>]

Posted: 9.5.23

September 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Byers Subaru Dublin & Earth Day/Captain Recycle, Energy Star Portfolio Manager Feedback, Subaru Solterra & National Park Foundation [more>]

Posted: 8.22.23

August 2023 Subaru Energy Star Webinar Newsletter

Find out how you can become Energy Star-certified and compare your score to that of other similar retail facilities. [more>]

Posted: 8.7.23

August 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Darrell Waltrip Subaru Butterfly Garden & Harpeth River Conservancy, Covanta Hails Subaru as a Pioneer, Earth Day 2024 [more>]

Posted: 7.5.23

July 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Goldstein Subaru & Empties for Animals, Beardmore Subaru Buddy Bench, Recently Certified Eco-Friendly Retailer, Avoiding Landfill Disposal [more>]

Posted: 6.6.23

June 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Winner Subaru & Protecting the Shoreline, Recently Certified Eco-Friendly Retailer, Conley Subaru & Promoting Eco-Friendly [more>]

Posted: 5.2.23

May 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Beardmore Subaru & Eco-Friendly Awareness, Glanzmann Subaru & Eco-Friendly Facility, Covanta & Recycling, Project SeaChange [more>]

Posted: 4.11.23

April 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Planet Subaru & Earth Day 2023 Action Tool Kit [more>]

Posted: 3.16.23

March 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Carter Subaru & Carbon Neutral Program, Dave Wright Subaru & Recycling, Worldwide Plastics Pollution [more>]

Posted: 2.16.23

February 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Mark Miller Subaru Receives Cox Leadership in Sustainability Award, Earth Day 2023 [more>]

Posted: 1.24.23

January 2023 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

W&L Subaru & Everyone's Playground, Newly Certified Eco-Friendly Retailers, Eco-Friendly Retirement Community
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Posted: 12.16.22

December 2022 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Fairway Subaru & Ever Green Environmental, Global Warming [more>]

Posted: 11.15.22

November 2022 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Connecticut Cleanup, America Recycles Day, Reclaimed Water Car Wash [more>]

Posted: 10.17.22

October 2022 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

America Recycles Day, Carbon Offset, Ciocca Subaru Earth Day, Solar Energy Panels [more>]

Posted: 9.26.22

September 2022 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Hanania Subaru River Cleanup, Zero Waste Practices, Energy-Saving Tips for Water Consumption [more>]

Posted: 8.22.22

August 2022 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Vermont Subaru Retailers join forces to Green Up Vermont, Dave Wright Nissan Subaru creates pollinator garden [more>]

Posted: 7.19.22

July 2022 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Hansel Subaru & Cypress Coast Subaru have assisted their communities in cleanup activities [more>]

Posted: 6.20.22

June 2022 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Van Bortel Subaru of Rochester, NY, and Victor, NY, have Green Teams to assist in their eco-friendly activities. [more>]

Posted: 5.10.22

May 2022 Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Delaney Subaru of Indiana, PA, sponsors an Earth Day Event at White's Woods. [more>]

Posted: 5.2.22

February 2022 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Subaru Antelope Valley helps to create future environmentally-minded citizens with an in-school recycling project. Earth Day serves as a reminder to invest in the future of our planet. [more>]

Posted: 5.2.22

January 2022 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Tires, Trash and Trail: Adventure Subaru "hits the trail" to help maintain a portion of the Razorback Greenway. [more>]

Posted: 11.23.21

November 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Subaru's first net positive US facility is on its way, and Carter Subaru plants a forest one test drive at a time. [more>]

Posted: 11.23.21

Tom Doll Presents Eco-Friendly Trophy to Stevens Creek Subaru

SOA President and CEO Tom Doll was on hand for last month’s Grand Opening event at Stevens Creek Subaru where he presented retailer management with the Eco-Friendly Retailer trophy. [more>]

Posted: 11.22.21

Carter Subaru Continues Planting Forest One Test Drive at a Time

Coordinated in partnership with Carter Subaru, the North Creek High School volleyball team volunteered last month with the Mountains to Sound Greenway, planting trees and performing maintenance at the site. [more>]

Posted: 10.20.21

Explore the Small Things: Make Energy Savings Simple

We often hear about the big things we can do to save on energy costs, like upgrading to energy efficient lighting or HVAC equipment. But what about the small things? Here are two simple steps to use less energy. [more>]

Posted: 10.20.21

Lithia Reno Subaru Supports River Cleanup

Last month 11 associates from Lithia Reno Subaru were among the volunteers at the Truckee River Clean-up event. [more>]

Posted: 10.20.21

October 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

This month we feature a river cleanup project, two simple energy-saving tips, and more. [more>]

Posted: 9.12.21

Reduce Energy Use: Keep HVAC Systems Running Efficiently

Just like other equipment in your dealership, preventative maintenance (PM) on your HVAC system can help your business avoid costly mechanical repairs and lost time while also extending machinery life. [more>]

Posted: 9.12.21

September 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Learn how Holmgren Subaru cleans up Connecticut and how to reduce energy use with HVAC efficiency. [more>]

Posted: 8.23.21

Earth Week Held Two Cleanup Events for Williams Subaru

Last year, Williams Subaru Charlotte introduced us to plogging. This year, the retailer’s cleanup efforts continued with two Earth Week trash pickup events. [more>]

Posted: 8.23.21

August 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

See an eco-friendly retailer in the news and read about two cleanup events in Charlotte, NC. [more>]

Posted: 7.26.21

SOA Eco-Friendly Lead Goes Eco-Friendly

From beach cleanups to school vegetable gardens, Megan Fleck, SOA Headquarters’ Eco-Friendly Program lead, is a champion of retailers’ environmental community activities. She’s also active in an eco-friendly program in her hometown, saving bicycles from landfills and encouraging residents to explore the community on two wheels. [more>]

Posted: 7.26.21

Baldwin Subaru Hosts Earth Day Shredding Event

Baldwin Subaru didn't let rain showers stop its Earth Day activities this year. The retailer, in partnership with Keep Covington Beautiful, provided a free paper shredding and recycling event. [more>]

Posted: 7.26.21

July 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Join us at our booth at the National Business Conference in September, and learn how Subaru's Eco-Friendly lead goes eco-friendly in her hometown. [more>]

Posted: 6.28.21

June 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Talking with turtles, trash cleanups, and more in this month's newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 6.27.21

Reynolds' Subaru Talks with Turtles

It’s not a Ted Talk, it’s a Turtle Talk. Reynolds’ Subaru hosted an Earth Day event all about turtles. [more>]

Posted: 6.27.21

Subaru of Muskegon Cleanup Nets Over 150 Pounds of Trash

On May 2, Subaru of Muskegon teamed up with a group from Muskegon County Litter Clean-up to collect 154 pounds of trash around the Lakeshore Mall. [more>]

Posted: 5.22.21

Spring is Buzzing at Green Dealer Support

What's the buzz at Green Dealer Support? Bees! [more>]

Posted: 5.22.21

May 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Subaru of Las Vegas celebrates Earth Week, and Green Dealer Support adds honeybees. [more>]

Posted: 5.21.21

Subaru of Las Vegas Celebrates Earth Week with Clean Up & Farmers' Market

Celebrating the earth’s bounty and keeping it green were the goals of Subaru of Las Vegas’ Earth Week activities this year. [more>]

Posted: 5.21.21

Subaru of America and Philadelphia Union to Make Subaru Park the First-ever Zero Landfill Stadium in MLS

Subaru of America, Inc., in partnership with the Philadelphia Union, announced that the automaker will bring its established zero landfill knowledge to Subaru Park, home of the Union, making it the first zero landfill stadium in MLS. [more>]

Posted: 4.24.21

Reduce Water Use this Spring

Reducing water use helps the environment and your bottom line. Read how to upgrade, monitor, and maintain water systems. [more>]

Posted: 4.24.21

April 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Find out how retailers can help launch a new energy efficiency certification and reduce water use this spring. [more>]

Posted: 4.23.21

Participate with NADA and EPA to Develop a Dealership ENERGY STAR Certification

NADA and the EPA are joining forces to create an ENERGY STAR certification program for franchised dealerships, and your help is needed to launch the program. [more>]

Posted: 3.23.21

Earth Day 2021: Event Planning Guide & Social Campaigns

We've rounded up an event planning guide and social campaign ideas retailers can use for Earth Day 2021. [more>]

Posted: 3.23.21

Spring is Here: Think Native

Temperatures are warming up in many parts of the country. If landscaping is on your spring to-do list, think native plants. [more>]

Posted: 3.23.21

March 2021 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Cut energy consumption with LED lighting, think native plants for spring landscaping projects, and start planning an Earth Day event or social campaign. [more>]

Posted: 3.14.21

Energy Efficient Lighting: Benefits & Maintenance

Want to cut lighting energy consumption by up to 90 percent? Invest in energy efficient lighting. According to Energy Star, LED lighting lasts longer than traditional incandescent lighting and can use up to 90 percent less energy. [more>]

Posted: 3.14.21

Make Plans for Earth Day 2021

Earth Day 2021 is quickly approaching, and it's a great time to educate the community about your eco-friendly practices. If you’re considering a social campaign as part of your Earth Day activities, keep reading. [more>]

Posted: 2.15.21

February 2021 Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Find out what preventative maintenance has to do with eco-friendliness, and start planning for Earth Day 2021. [more>]

Posted: 2.15.21

Preventative Maintenance Makes Business Sense & Environmental Sense

We can all agree preventative maintenance is vital to car ownership. Skip out, and you know customers can be faced with avoidable, yet costly repairs. What does preventative maintenance have to do with eco-friendliness? A lot, says Chuck Golden, Green Dealer Support CEO. [more>]

Posted: 2.15.21

Start Planning for Earth Day 2021

While the pandemic will likely limit Earth Day events for many retailers this year, now is the time to contact local environmental groups about trash pickups and other opportunities in your area. You can also hold an in-store promotion or social media campaign. [more>]

Posted: 1.17.21

Eco Tip: Black Roof, White Roof, What's the Difference?

Roof color can make a big impact on heating and cooling costs. [more>]

Posted: 1.17.21

Retailers Sponsor Eco-Friendly Holiday Drives

Recently Mark Miller Subaru and Subaru Las Vegas sponsored holiday recycling drives. [more>]

Posted: 1.17.21

Water Usage: How Low Can You Go?

According to the EPA, the average restroom faucet uses 2.2 gallons of water per minute. [more>]

Posted: 1.17.21

January 2021 Eco-Friendly Newsletter

This month features water use reduction, holiday recycling drives, and cool roofs. [more>]

Posted: 12.20.20

December 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

As temperatures drop, look for ways to save energy this winter. [more>]

Posted: 12.19.20

12 Connecticut Retailers Clear Waterways

This September on International Coastal Cleanup Day, Subaru of New England and 12 of its Connecticut retailers partnered with Save the Sound for Connecticut Cleanup – Cleaning the Waterways of Connecticut. [more>]

Posted: 12.19.20

Winter Energy Savings

As temperatures drop, look for ways to save energy this winter. [more>]

Posted: 11.23.20

San Francisco Zone Removes Seven Tons of Roadside Trash in 2020

Seven retailers in the San Francisco zone are chipping away at roadside trash. [more>]

Posted: 11.23.20

Megan's Social Spotlight: November 2020

Each month Megan Fleck, Subaru Eco-Friendly Program Lead, features her favorite retailer social posts. Keep reading to see this month's spotlight and get ideas to share Eco-Friendly activities on your social channels. [more>]

Posted: 11.23.20

Retailer Diverts Wrapping Paper from Landfills

How much wrapping paper can a Subaru Ascent hold? Mark Miller Subaru knows the answer. [more>]

Posted: 11.23.20

November 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

This month we learn how a retailer collected and recycled holiday wrapping paper, view eco-videos, and see participation in Adopt-A-Highway in San Francisco. [more>]

Posted: 10.20.20

October 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

A Seattle retailer helps plant a forest one test drive at a time, and Green Dealer Support goes solar. All this a more in the October Eco-Friendly Retailer newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 10.17.20

Carter Subaru Plants Forest One Test Drive at a Time

Carter Subaru is offsetting its customers’ carbon footprints with each test drive and planting a forest in the Mountains to Sound Greenway — an iconic 1.5 million acres of connected natural lands in and around the Seattle area. [more>]

Posted: 10.16.20

Solar Highlights & Resources

Congratulations to retailers who have solar installations. Many additional stores tell us they are thinking about solar as a solution to controlling costs. If you’re thinking of adding solar, get started with these solar highlights and resources. [more>]

Posted: 10.16.20

New Solar Installation at Green Dealer Support Headquarters

As the name suggests, Green Dealer Support exists to help auto dealerships go green. As we encourage dealers to implement eco-friendly business practices, we also strive to embrace them. [more>]

Posted: 9.24.20

September 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Read how a Texas retailer empowers schools to implement green projects, find out how to recycle used sales banners, and more in this month's newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 9.10.20

Five Star Subaru of Grapevine Spurs Eco-Friendly Community Projects

It’s what’s on the inside that counts. We’ve all heard that adage, and while it applies to people, it’s what Five Star Subaru in Grapevine, TX, is doing on the outside that’s inspiring. [more>]

Posted: 9.2.20

Subaru of America, National Parks Conservation Association, and National Park Foundation Team Up to Reduce Waste at National Parks, Eliminating 16 Million Pounds of Waste from Landfills

Subaru of America, Inc., the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), and National Park Foundation (NPF) announced that through an innovative partnership three of America’s most iconic national parks are at the forefront to reduce the amount of waste that parks send to landfills. [more>]

Posted: 8.18.20

August 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Learn how seven Vermont retailers joined a statewide spring cleanup, join a nationwide plogging event this September, and more in this month's newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 8.18.20

Seven Vermont Retailers Join Statewide Spring Cleanup

One state, seven retailers, 22,500 volunteers, and 246 tons of litter. No, it’s not math homework. It’s Green Up Day 2020, a 50-year Vermont tradition. [more>]

Posted: 7.20.20

Six Lithia Motors Subaru Retailers Certified as Eco-Friendly

From a LEED-certified headquarters to its 190 stores nationwide, Lithia Motors, Inc., is committed to improving the auto industry’s environmental and social landscape. [more>]

Posted: 7.20.20

Retailer Garden Expands, Welcomes Foul Friends

What started as a small-scale retailer garden has grown to more than 5,000 square feet in the last six years. It also welcomed new friends this spring—six laying hens with their own Suba-Coop. [more>]

Posted: 7.19.20

July 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

This month's newsletter features six Lithia Motors Eco-Friendly Subaru retailers, a retailer garden complete with laying hens, the release of 500 quail, and more. [more>]

Posted: 6.15.20

Retailer Garden Roundup

With more time at home, gardening has exploded as a hobby this spring. This may be a new interest for many, but not for Eco-Friendly Retailers. [more>]

Posted: 6.15.20

Eco-Displays Tell Story of Environmental Commitment

Do you feel stuck on the design for your new eco-display? Ready to give your current display an upgrade? Take a look at what other retailers have done. [more>]

Posted: 6.15.20

Employee Recycling Tip: Make it Easy

Looking for a way to increase employee recycling? Make it easy. [more>]

Posted: 6.15.20

June 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Take a tour of retailer gardens, update your eco-display, and more in this month's newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 5.10.20

May 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Find out what plogging is and how to keep an effective employee recycling program going in this month's newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 5.10.20

Recycling Education Tip: Employee Orientation

You know it takes planning and education to implement a new recycling program. Did you know education is also essential to keep it going? [more>]

Posted: 5.10.20

Plogging is the New Jogging

What do you get when you cross jogging with picking up trash? Plogging. It's a Swedish term and idea that has spread over the past few years, even to Charlotte, NC. [more>]

Posted: 4.14.20

Eight Retailers Remove Eight Tons of Roadside Trash

Eight retailers in the San Francisco Zone have made a big impact on local roadways.
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Posted: 4.14.20

April 2020 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

This month environmental efforts continue from a distance and San Francisco retailers remove eight tons of roadside trash. [more>]

Posted: 3.6.20

March 2020 Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Planet Subaru wins national sustainability honor, two green videos, Earth Day plans, and more in this month's Eco-Friendly newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 3.4.20

Megan's Social Spotlight: March 2020

Each month Megan Fleck, Subaru Eco-Friendly Program Lead, features her favorite retailer social posts. Keep reading to see this month's spotlights and get ideas to share Eco-Friendly activities on your social channels. [more>]

Posted: 2.26.20

Going Green Dealerships

From recycled wood name tags to LED lighting and solar panels, Modern Dealer’s recent article covers the spread of green auto dealerships. [more>]

Posted: 2.14.20

Subaru of Las Vegas Sponsors Living Green Super Recycle Day

More than 5,000 people people participated in the Living Green Super Recycle Day, sponsored by Subaru of Las Vegas. [more>]

Posted: 2.10.20

Cox Automotive Presents Leader in Sustainability Award to Planet Subaru

Cox Automotive presented its annual Leader in Sustainability Award to Planet Subaru, a retailer south of Boston that offers itself as the “undealership.” [more>]

Posted: 2.10.20

February 2020 Eco-Friendly Newsletter

See our new social media feature, start planning for Earth Day, and learn the importance of green maintenance. Read this and more in this month's newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 2.10.20

Megan's Social Spotlight: February 2020

Each month Megan Fleck, Subaru Eco-Friendly Program Lead, will feature some of her favorite retailer social posts. Keep reading to see this month's spotlights and get ideas to share Eco-Friendly activities on your social channels. [more>]

Posted: 1.24.20

January 2020 Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Subaru Loves the Earth is extending to the service department, plus a retailer combines plastic bags and nature preserves in its community outreach. Read this and more in this month's newsletter. [more>]

Posted: 1.15.20

Eco-Displays Showcase Green Activities

Do you feel stuck on the design for your new eco-display? Ready to give your current display an upgrade? From simple posters to living green walls, see what other retailers use to showcase their green activities. [more>]

Posted: 1.15.20

Landers McLarty Shows Up for Community Outreach

When it comes to a partnership with the Land Trust of North Alabama, Landers McLarty Subaru shows up…literally. [more>]

Posted: 1.15.20

Plastic Bags Become Mats for Alabama Homeless

From cars to baseball cards to figurines, it’s human nature to collect things. Nathan Hudson, new car sales manager at Landers McLarty Subaru, has an interesting collection: plastic bags. [more>]

Posted: 12.17.19

December 2019 Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Last year China tightened import restrictions on recyclable materials, which has changed the climate of recycling in the US. Find out more about the situation, how it has impacted businesses, and what you can do if recycling services have been reduced or eliminated in your area. [more>]

Posted: 11.14.19

November 2019 Eco-Friendly Newsletter

Candy wrapper recycling. Planting trees. Science fairs. Eco-Friendly Retailers are using all of these methods to minimize environmental impact inside stores and in the community, and they’re also sharing about it on social media. This month we’re featuring EFR projects spotted on social media. [more>]

Posted: 11.13.19

Lithia Reno Subaru Plants 20 Trees at Local Park

The team at Lithia Reno Subaru didn’t just donate 20 shade trees to a local soccer park. Twenty of their team members showed up, got their hands dirty, and planted them. [more>]

Posted: 10.18.19

October 2019 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

In this issue, we highlight fall trash pickup events in Connecticut and Texas. [more>]

Posted: 10.18.19

Small State Brings Mighty Coastal Impact

Connecticut may be one of the smallest states in the nation, but its Subaru retailers made a mighty impact on local coasts last month. Thirteen Connecticut retailers participated in coastal cleanup events throughout the state, cleaning more than six miles of land and collecting over 1,000 pounds of trash. [more>]

Posted: 10.18.19

Double the Fun: Retailer Joins Two Community Beautification Projects

Who knew going green could be so much fun? Dee Boyett and the team at Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru of Grapevine are finding that eco-friendliness is great for the city, great for the Earth, and great for camaraderie. [more>]

Posted: 10.17.19

Subaru of America Takes Part in Series of Environmental Clean-up Events

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that through a series of nationwide clean-up events in iconic locations throughout September, more than 25,000 pounds of materials, including scrap metals, plastics, invasive species and micro trash, has been collected. [more>]

Posted: 9.22.19

Subaru of America Achieves Second Major Recycling Milestone In Less Than Six-Months

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that thanks to its motivated Subaru retailers and their environmentally conscious customers, in less than six-months it has doubled the recycling milestone it celebrated in February through the automaker's environmentally-focused philanthropic initiative, Subaru Loves the Earth. [more>]

Posted: 9.19.19

Quail and Trail and Food Forest, Oh My!

We first featured Planet Subaru’s eco-friendly efforts in 2016. Goatscaping showed us helping the environment can be fun…and furry. A showroom powered by the sun demonstrated Planet's commitment to renewable energy. Three recent additions to the retailer's 10-acre campus prove Planet isn't slowing down. Read about the projects and their impact on recreation, food supply, natural habitats, and education.
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Posted: 9.18.19

September 2019 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Learn about Planet Subaru’s on-site nature projects, how to win an eco-friendly table cover, and see a retailer’s bike-friendly social post. [more>]

Posted: 9.14.19

Eco-Friendly Retailer Sells 10-millionth Subaru Vehicle in the US

Congratulations to Nate Wade Subaru in Salt Lake City, UT, for selling the 10-millionth Subaru vehicle in the United States. Nate Wade Subaru is the oldest Subaru retailer in the country, as well as a Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer. [more>]

Posted: 8.26.19

August 2019 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

In this issue: help keep roadways clean with highway adoption, bike-friendly retailers, an eco-logo spotting, and more. [more>]

Posted: 7.22.19

July 2019 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

In this issue we highlight three ways to reduce plastic use: wooden stir sticks, reusable bottles and filler stations, plus reusable straws. [more>]

Posted: 6.24.19

June 2019 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

In this issue, learn how to ditch Styrofoam and remember to inspect your irrigation system. [more>]

Posted: 5.12.19

May 2019 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Read how one retailer’s recycling goes beyond environmental impact, how to upgrade the average blue recycling bin, and see retailers promote eco-friendly efforts on social media. [more>]

Posted: 5.12.19

Ditch the Foam

A cool drink of water. A hot cup of coffee. If you’re still serving drinks in Styrofoam cups, now is the time to switch. Updated standards for 2019 require Eco-Friendly Retailers to eliminate Styrofoam containers. Many retailers have already made the switch. Get ideas and see where to shop. [more>]

Posted: 4.7.19

April 2019 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Learn how the Austin Subaru green team runs on solar, see community outreach right outside a retailer’s front door, and view Subaru’s partnership with TerraCycle on Good Morning America. [more>]

Posted: 4.7.19

Eco-Friendly Retailers Go Social

From simple to creative, retailers are busy promoting Eco-Friendly retailer status and green activities on social media. See below for ideas to get started or add variety to your content. Don’t forget to tag your Twitter and Instagram content with #subarulovestheearth. [more>]

Posted: 3.7.19

Think Video

Looking for a way to highlight your environmental commitment? Think video. [more>]

Posted: 2.7.19

February 2019 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

See love in action at a California retailer, find ideas for Earth Day 2019, and read about a milestone in Subaru’s partnership with TerraCycle. [more>]

Posted: 2.7.19

Love in Action: California Subaru retailer wraps, mows, plants, and flies into community

The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in Modesto, CA. What started as a one-day event has turned into a year-round community service initiative. It’s called Love Modesto. And in a time when commonality can seem hard to achieve, Modesto’s individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses come together to support the city they love.

Love Modesto. Love Promise. The projects share similar names and goals, and it’s no surprise Modesto Subaru is a champion of both causes. We recently spoke with Brooke Sorensen, marketing director at Modesto Subaru. She shared about the retailer’s environmental work through Love Modesto and beyond.
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Posted: 2.7.19

Earth Day 2019: Jump Start Your Plans

February means Valentine’s Day, Ground Hog Day, President’s Day…and Earth Day? Well, it may be two months away, but now is the time to start planning your Earth Day activities. You don’t have to start from scratch. We’ve rounded up ideas from retailers across the country. [more>]

Posted: 2.7.19

Subaru of America Announces Major Recycling Milestone

Subaru of America, Inc., announced today that it has recycled one-million pieces of waste through the automaker’s ongoing Subaru Loves the Earth recycling program, created in partnership with TerraCycle®, the world’s leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. [more>]

Posted: 1.17.19

Oregon Retailer Defends Local Beaches

America’s largest Subaru Dealership is also an Eco-Friendly Retailer. Wilsonville Subaru, located in northwest Oregon, has plenty of green initiatives inside its 92,000-square-foot facility as well as in the local community helping keep local beaches clean. [more>]

Posted: 6.20.18

New Construction, Remodel Spark Green Changes for Chicago-Area Retail Duo

The Gerald family emerged on the Chicago auto scene in the 1930s. Over the past 80 years, some things remain constant, like the auto group’s commitment to customers and the community. In other areas, the group continues to advance. This advancement is highlighted at its pair of Subaru locations: Gerald Subaru, located in Naperville, IL; and Gerald Subaru of North Aurora, IL. A remodel and new construction in 2016 sparked green changes for the pair of Chicago-area retailers.
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Posted: 5.28.18

May 2018 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Get to know your trash, find your next green idea, and see this year’s Love Promise Retailer of the Year, all in this month’s issue. [more>]

Posted: 4.23.18

April 2018 Eco-Friendly Retailer Newsletter

Learn how Tom Wood Subaru saves up to $200 per week with oil filter recycling. [more>]

Posted: 3.31.18

Green Retailer LEEDs and Follows: Indiana’s first LEED-certified Dealership Driven by SIA’s Example

Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) set the bar in eco-friendly car manufacturing, becoming the first zero-waste auto plant in the US. Sixty miles southeast of the plant is Tom Wood Subaru of Indianapolis, IN, a retailer close to the SIA plant—in proximity and environmental goals. [more>]

Posted: 3.1.18

Fighting for the Same Cause: Subaru Pacific Engages Community, Protects Local Beaches

Surfboards on the wall, palm trees in the lot and average temperatures hovering in the 60s and 70s year-round. It may sound like a perfect vacation spot, but Subaru Pacific in Hawthorne, CA, calls it home. [more>]

Posted: 12.1.17

Go Big, Go Small, Go Green: Texas Retailer Embraces Eco-Friendliness in Big and Small Ways

At Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru of Grapevine, TX, going green isn’t only for the big items — like quick-closing overhead doors and low-e windows — it’s also woven into small details, such as pet adoptions and festival bracelets. [more>]

Posted: 10.15.17

A Decade of Environmental Commitment: Retailer Reduces Environmental Footprint, Slashes Utility Bills

For Bill McDaniels the automobile business is a way of life. Part of the auto scene for nearly 50 years, today he owns McDaniels Subaru in Columbia, SC, and five additional dealerships. Over the last 10 years of his tenure, McDaniels has developed a strong environmental philosophy that extends to his Subaru facility and its operations. [more>]

Posted: 10.1.17

West Houston Subaru: Do the Right Thing

Doing things right is important to Frank Meszaros, dealer principal at West Houston Subaru. It’s something he says applies to all aspects of the business, from the way customers are treated to how the organization is run — and even environmental efforts. [more>]

Posted: 8.1.17

New Green Practices for America's Oldest Exclusive Subaru Retailer

As America’s oldest exclusive Subaru retailer, Nate Wade Subaru in Salt Lake City, UT, has seen many changes through the years. One thing that remains constant is Subaru’s environmental commitment, an effort Carli Claflin believes the automaker has made easy for its retailers to join. [more>]

Posted: 7.1.17

Renovation Brings Green Opportunities for Stanley Subaru

Stanley Subaru in Ellsworth, ME, is loved by its community. So much so, its facility couldn’t handle the volume of business. That’s when dealer principal Mark Politte knew it was time for a major renovation. [more>]

Posted: 5.1.17

3 Steps to Sustainable Landscaping

From LED lights to energy efficient heating and cooling, there are a lot of things to do inside your building to go green. Now that warm weather is here, it’s time go green outside. [more>]

Posted: 4.1.17

Collaboration Plays Key Role in Kelly Subaru’s Green Transformation

Located along the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, TN, is Kelly Subaru. It’s the city’s oldest family dealership, but its environmental initiatives are anything but outdated. [more>]

Posted: 3.15.17

Trash Talk with Denise Coogan: SOA's Manager of Environmental Partnerships Shares Waste Reduction Strategies for Retailers

A year ago Denise Coogan embarked on a new adventure, leaving behind an auto manufacturing plant for a more majestic view: America’s national parks. [more>]

Posted: 3.1.17

4 Ways to Increase Green Activities & Grow a Green Culture

Over the last few months, we’ve highlighted leaders in Subaru’s Eco-Friendly Retailer program and talked with management to find out what’s working. They shared tips, strategies and recommendations, including how to grow an internal green culture and get started with eco-friendly efforts. [more>]

Posted: 2.1.17

Southern Oregon Subaru Associate Masters Recycling

Southern Oregon Subaru in Medford, OR, has a secret weapon when it comes to recycling. His name is Rocky Rawstern, and he’s a recycling master—literally. Rawstern is SOSubaru’s digital media manager and a Jackson County Master Recycler. [more>]

Posted: 1.2.17

Subaru and Zero Landfill Waste

Subaru is attempting to translate their success in zero waste manufacturing to waste management with the National Park Service (NPS). [more>]

Posted: 1.1.17

Long Subaru Takes Straighforward Approach to Eco-Friendly Practices

Subaru loves the Earth, and Long Subaru of Webster, MA, is following Subaru of America’s (SOA) lead and putting the environment first. Scott Barry, Long’s general manager, explains that eco-friendly business practices are a priority for SOA, “and it really only makes sense for us to put emphasis on it as well.” [more>]

Posted: 12.1.16

Salt Lake City Subaru Retailer Leaves Eco-Friendly Mark on Community

Leave your mark—it’s the motto at Mark Miller Subaru, a retailer with two locations in Salt Lake City, UT, dedicated to sustainable practices that leave a mark inside the organization and in the local community. The retailer combines solar power, recycled building materials, tree planting and a green workplace culture to make a lasting impact. [more>]

Posted: 11.1.16

Patriot Subaru: Small Green Team Leads to Big Green Culture

Think Green, Act Green, Sell Green and Convey Green—that’s the philosophy at Patriot Subaru, a retailer with locations in Saco, ME, and North Attleboro, MA. It’s a strategy that intertwines eco-friendly practices in every aspect of the business, from recycling to shutting down electrical equipment after hours to growing an organic vegetable garden on site. [more>]

Posted: 10.26.16

Patriot Subaru of Saco Wins Award

Cox Automotive presented its Leader in Sustainability Award to Patriot Subaru of Saco, Maine, at the 2016 Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For celebration this week. [more>]

Posted: 10.1.16

Adventure Subaru: Leading the Pack in Eco-Friendly Community Involvement

With more than 50 partnerships in place with local events, charities and organizations, Adventure Subaru in Fayetteville, AR, is a retail leader in community involvement. [more>]

Posted: 9.1.16

Interview with Eco-Friendly Leader Planet Subaru

Meet the landscaping crew at Planet Subaru in Hanover, MA, near Boston. That’s right, the grounds are maintained by goats and sheep, rather than Lawn Boy and John Deere, and this is only one of the ways Planet Subaru is setting the pace for eco-friendly auto dealers. [more>]