Category: Green Initiative
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CMA’s Recycled Paper Initiative
In April 2024, CMA dealerships began buying 100% recycled copy paper. By the end of the year, CMA had purchased 735 boxes of 100% recycled paper. That’s 36,750 pounds of paper! Buying paper made from paper instead of paper made from forests has significant environmental benefits, especially at this scale. I used an online tool…
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GAT January Meeting Recap!
On January 21st, our Green Action Team met to review plans for 2025 and the 2025 Sustainability Audit. Our plan for the year includes four different focus areas, one per quarter: the Sustainability Audit in the first quarter, Earth Day in the second quarter, EV Boot Camp and Drive Electric Week in the third quarter,…
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CMA Supports House Bill for the Responsible Handling of Waste Tires in Virginia!
Good morning CMA! Please take a moment to read Mike Kruse’s insightful article about CMA’s support for a Virginia House bill focused on the responsible handling of waste tires. It’s a great example of how we’re continuing to make a difference in environmental efforts!
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Green Action Team Recap – November & December Meetings
Please take a moment to read what your Green Action Team has been up to the last couple months in your market. Thank you, Mike Kruse, for putting this summary together! The Green Action Team met in November to talk about events held for National Recycling Day in many of CMA’s different markets. The following…
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Take a Listen to See Our Chester Market is Going Green! ♻️🌍
Please take a moment to listen to how our GAT members in Richmond are doing their part to make CMA more green! Richmond GAT Video Thank you to Jennie, Keith, Valerie, Katherine, Tammy, and everyone in our Richmond market who helps move CMA forward in our sustainability efforts!
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Where Does the Recycling Go, and How Do I Know it Actually Gets Recycled!?!?
In honor of National Recycling Day, our sustainability partner, Mike Kruse, has put together a short write-up about the recycling process. Please take a moment to read the article to learn more about how our recycled materials are processed and sorted.
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♻️ Happy National Recycling Day! ♻️
National Recycling Day, also known as America Recycles Day, celebrates the positive impact recycling has on our environment and our communities. Recycling not only helps reduce waste but also conserves energy, cuts down on pollution, and preserves natural resources for future generations. Every item we recycle brings us one step closer to a cleaner, greener…
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How is Your Market Celebrating National Recycling Day Tomorrow? ♻️
Exciting News from CMA’s Green Action Team! 🌱 We’re thrilled to share a special message from Liza that highlights a day we’re passionate about! Liza’s video is packed with all the incredible things happening here at CMA to support and celebrate National Recycling Day tomorrow, Friday, November 15th. Trust us, you won’t want to miss…
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Green Action Team Update From Mike Kruse!♻️💚
CMA’s Green Action Team met last week to discuss plans for National Recycling Day on November 15th. The question was asked – “What can we do at our dealerships to celebrate this day?” Our plan is to have lunch at each dealership with biodegradable plates, cups, and flatware. At each lunch, we can remind CMA…
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Mike Kruse Shares Insight on Car Battery Recycling
At CMA, we’re always looking for ways to be more environmentally responsible, and Mike Kruse, our recycling expert, is at the forefront of those efforts. Today, Mike would like to share an educational piece on the importance and process of car battery recycling. Recycling Car Batteries Article Recycling car batteries is a crucial step in…