It's Easy Being Green

Part of our Environmental Commitment here at AAE is to help care for the world we live in. AAE strives to set an example in environmental responsibility, not only in the world of sports, but in our world as a whole. The 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) are part of our daily regimen.

Reduce:  We have reduced electricity use by replacing the lighting in our manufacturing plant with the help of Orion Energy Systems. By implementing this new, high efficiency lighting system, we have reduced our energy consumption by over 44,000 kWh, which enables Orion Energy Systems to honor AAE as part of their Environmental Stewardship Awards program*. AAE has the environmental impact equivalent over its Orion fixture lifetime of: 1) planting 8 acres of trees; 2) removing 593 tons of airborne pollutants; and 3) saving 74,131 gallons of gasoline. In addition to this, we also have initiated a workweek that consists of four, 10-hour workdays for our warehouse employees, which further aids in reduction of fuel use.

Reuse:  We all have materials that can be reused in some form or capacity. AAE does its due diligence in making sure any materials that can be reused, get reused. In an effort to assist in the "Reuse" of products, we have implemented a Used Equipment section on myAAEworld.com. This has been done in the hope that used equipment can be passed along and find a productive life somewhere.

Recycle:  As a manufacturer of aluminum athletic equipment, we do recycle all aluminum scraps as well as paper and cardboard materials.

* Orion presents the Environmental Stewardship Award to companies that achieve significant environmental benefits through the use of Orion products and systems.