Sara Patton is another key player who is addressing the pressing energy needs in this region. They have both continued to impact the lives of everyday people by encouraging them to make a difference for our environment and for our communities. Similarly, the company has implemented aggressive policies to pursue and install energy efficient bulbs and fixtures in its stores to reduce cost and waste. This summer Eddie Bauer will embark on a national education program to reinforce energy conservation among employees. In addition, Eddie Bauer continues to integrate environmental sensitivity into the company's ethos.
Recycling takes place at local stores and at company headquarters.
The company is also a participant in the American Forest for Global Relief. Over the past year, Eddie Bauer has planted over 4.3 million trees around the world and locally through the 200,000 trees in 2000 effort sponsored by the Mountains to Sound Greenway. Sara Patton, a Seattle resident, has led the Northwest Energy Coalition as director since November 1993. Coalition member organizations come primarily from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. The Coalition works for a clean and affordable energy future through energy conservation, consumer protection, clean renewable energy resources and fish and wildlife.