Environmental Responsibility

City Apparel is a Zero Waste Facility

Packaging:

All merchandise shipped from our facility, boxes, and bags, are made from recycled material.

All packaging that is received at City Apparel’s facility is recycled. For items that need additional prepping before going to the recycling center, City Apparel has partnered with KanDu Group, a 501(c)3 non-profit company serving the needs of adults with developmental disabilities, to assist in preparing packaging to be recycled.

Supplies:

All supplies, plastics, paper, textiles, and cardboard are recycled.

Debrand / Uniform Recycling:

City Apparel launched a debrand and uniform recycling services for all clients. At City Apparel’s own cost, our solution offers our clients.

• Secure chain of customer: Items handheld through to final solution with guaranteed custody through each step.
• Guaranteed Destruction: Primary shred/size reduction certificates of destruction are provided with photographic evidence. (witness of destruction also possible).
• Reporting: Provided to note the diversion to recycling channels and reduction in carbon footprint.

Carbon Neutral:

Lighting: Production area outfitted with LEDs lights.

HVAC: New HVAC installed in fall of 2021. Temperatures are monitored thru a strict schedule.

Shipping: City Apparel participates and donates to the UPS Carbon Neutral program.

Remodel:

City Apparel’s facility was completely remodeled in the fall of 2021. All material and fixtures were recycled or donated to ReStore where applicable.

Big picture:

The only items that end up in trash are leftovers from lunch.