WesCorp Federal Credit Union, San Dimas, Calif., celebrated Earth Day by handing out reusable canvas bags printed with the WesCorp logo and the message, "Credit Unions for a Greener America." With many California communities moving to ban plastic grocery bags plus charge for the paper replacements, WesCorp handed out 500 bags.
Millbury Federal Credit Union, Millbury, Mass., celebrated Earth Day/Arbor Day by having all its locations distribute Blue Spruce Seedlings to members. The saplings were purchased from the Massachusetts Tree Wardens' and Foresters' Association. The net proceeds from the seedling program support the MTWFA Scholarship Fund.
Columbia Credit Union, Washougal, Wash., made donations to Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Washougal Parks to celebrate the opening of its green Washougal branch on Aril 22. President/CEO Parker Cann presented the checks to aid in the funding of education programs for Steigerwald and to help finance improvements at Hathaway Park. The branch is built to LEED standards and is open for the community to tour, meet the staff, and learn about its unique sustainable features. The branch uses natural resources such as rainwater, sunlight, and natural ventilation to reduce its environmental impact. Rain is harvested to serve plumbing and irrigation needs, and natural ventilation will cool the branch during the warmer months. A skylight and high-efficiency HVAC system reduces electricity needs. The branch also features local Camas stone and lumber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for environmentally responsible harvesting methods. The construction process on the branch was monitored to ensure that sustainable products were used, and materials and waste were tracked to verify they were handled in an environmentally responsible manner. As a result at least 75% of construction waste was diverted from landfills.
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Boulder Valley Credit Union, Boulder, Colo., hosted an Eco-Expo in honor of Earth Day. The Eco-Expo featured over 30 local environmentally friendly business and organizations. Exhibitors showcased their green efforts and products and explained and demonstrated how their services could help become more eco-conscious. Attendees enjoyed free food, games, and activities for kids. One of the main features were electric cars, trucks, and scooters that were on display and available for a test drive. Another feature was a solar oven that cooked veggie hot dogs and s'mores.
Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, West Lafayette, Ind., partnered with West Lafayette Parks Department and Klondike Elementary School's first-grade class to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees at the Celery Bog in West Lafayette. The trees were donated by PEFCU. During the event, participants celebrated the 22 trees PEFCU members saved per month in 2007 by choosing to receive eStatements rather than traditional paper statements by mail. They also recognized PEFCU Personal Service Advisor for her leadership in signing up members for eStatements this year. Moore led the staff in converting a large number of members from paper statements to eStatements in the past month. Klondike students learned from West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department Stewardship Director Brain Tunis how to properly plant and care for trees. The students then used trowels and gardening gloves donated by Wal-Mart to plant Pin Oak seedlings. Before returning to school the children also received a gift bag from PEFCU that contained a Colorado Blue Spruce seedling to plant with their friends and family.
Retail Employees Credit Union, Atlanta, celebrated Earth Day by volunteering to clean up the Chattahoochee National Park. RECU volunteers spent half the day cleaning up the Powers Island region of the Chattahoochee National Park. The event included fence painting, spreading gravel, and removing trash from the trails and river.
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