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West Marine (NASDAQ: WMAR), the world's largest specialty retailerof boating supplies and accessories, has released itsBlueFuture® 2011 Sustainability Report. BlueFuture®encompasses West Marine's company-wide efforts focusing onsustainability, including improving and protecting the marineenvironments, reducing the company's carbon footprint andsupporting the communities where West Marine Associates live andwork. From "green" boating products to giving millions ofdollars in grants over the years to marine based non-profits --West Marine continues to demonstrate its commitment to preservingour waters and ensuring that future generations will be able toenjoy our marine resources. The report details West Marine'scompany-wide policies to reduce greenhouse gases, commitments tohealthy waterways and fisheries and programs focused on encouragingchildren to get out on the water. "For over four decades, West Marine has assisted boaters onthe world's oceans, lakes and rivers. Being boating's largestretailer, we believe we have a responsibility to minimize theenvironmental impact of products on the waterways that are socritical to all living things," said Geoff Eisenberg, CEO ofWest Marine. Some of the highlights from West Marine's 2011 SustainabilityReport: West Marine fulfilled 481 grants to support youth boating, boatingsafety, boating for charity, marine conservation and matchingdollars for Associates' donations. West Marine Associates frequently donated time and energy tonon-profit, marine-based organizations. "Green Product of the Year" Honorees included Entropy'sSuper Sap epoxy, Torqeedo's Travel 1003 Electric Outboard and theLehr Propane Powered Outboard Motor. Customers selected 13% more green boating products, reducingChemicals of Concern from being discharged into our waterways. West Marine has reduced its own carbon footprint almost 14% sinceits 2007 baseline Eisenberg noted, "By reporting both our strengths andweaknesses we are trying to be transparent about the significantimprovement we've made, but also acknowledge that we've hardlyscratched the surface of what needs to be done. We've set extremelychallenging aspirational goals for 2017. We hope to make even moreprogress going forward." West Marine's 5 year goals are: Reduce landfill waste by 25% Reduce its carbon footprint by 25% Improve product sustainability by 25% Be a leader in ocean conservation Learn more about West Marine's sustainability program and read theBlueFuture® 2011 Sustainability Report at/bluefuture Last Updated ( Monday, 30 April 2012 ). The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as China Water Dispenser Part , Mica Band Heater, and more. For more , please visit Electric Band Heaters today!
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