Going green has become a household phrase in the last couple years. Companies across the board are implementing green initiatives and spending a lot of money to tell the world about it. Global sustainability is a growing concern that must be faced by all of us, not just leveraged as a public relations tactic, but a focused issue that is confronted by us as human beings to better the environment we leave for the next generation.

Manufacturers and suppliers in the retail fixturing industry are no exception to the green movement. While a socially and sustainably responsible supplier of imported Chinese goods may sound oxymoronic, Nu-Era is taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint we leave behind. So, what does it mean to go green? While we can’t eliminate our impact on the earth, we can strive to reduce it.

The Nu-Era Group has made concentrated efforts to combat pollution and contribute to global sustainability. Reducing packaging waste and continually creating innovative ways to ship more efficiently and reduce emissions not only leads to less pollution, but allows for cost-savings. Recycling initiatives in all our facilities and the use of recycled, carbon-free paper has also become common practice.

Being socially responsible is important to us as well, from maintaining international safety standards to providing a safe and clean working environment with respectable pay to treating employees with dignity and respect. To be green isn’t just to be environmentally-conscious, it’s to be aware.

What green initiatives have you or your company implemented?

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