Sleepy Eye Area Chamber of Commerce

As a way to be more environmentally aware, these businesses in Sleepy Eye are going green.

SouthPoint Federal Credit Union	E-banking: SouthPoint now has eStatements available online. Instead of mailing a paper account statement each month, you can get one electronically and very quickly. They also have an Online Bill Pay program that allows you to skip writing and mailing checks each month, as well as e-Alerts.
Sleepy Eye Car Wash & Big Splash LLC	Commercial car washes are a more earth-friendly option that sudsing up your SUV in the driveway. The pros use less water per wash and often reuse rinse water.
Beltz Appliance	If your appliances are from the mid-90s or before, they're probably so inefficient that it makes sense to replace them. Look for applicances with the Energy Star label, which means that they use 10 to 50 percent less water and energy than standard models and a substantial savings on your utility bill.
McCabe's Ace Hardware & Schutz Family Foods	Both retailers are selling reusable canvas bags for $1.00 a bag. These bags will be able to hold the same amount as paper or plastic bags, but can be used each time you shop locally at any business.
West Side Garage	Recycle your aluminum cans here and you will be paid per pound that you bring in. Plus, they are a waste oil collection point.
Zinniel Electric	Use photovoltaic power, which converts solar light into electricity. They are working on this renewable energy source that has low energy costs, little maintenance, no emissions and continues to work if there is a power outage.
Sleepy Eye Jaycees	Buy from local farmers, like the summer corn stand. You have a better idea of where your food came from and you'll help reduce the energy that's required to transport food across the country.
Nex-Tu-Nu-II	Drop off clothes, shoes and other items that are in good condition that you and your family don't use anymore. Recycling clothing helps reduce the energy needed to make more clothes.
Sleepy Eye Telephone Co.	Save a tree and recycle your bulky old telephone books by dropping them off in one of the bins outside of the store.
Norwood Publishing	This large manufacturer is committed to working with their vendors and employees to incorporate environmentally friendly business practices into their daily operations. They recycle almost all excess raw materials, including over 4500 tons of paper that is re-manufactured into other paper products. They purchase many raw materials wtih recycled content. They source all stock paper from mills certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Forest Stewardship Council. They utilize inks based on soybean and other vegetable oils to limit the amount of VOCs in their finished products.
Lifetime Eyecare Center	Donate out-of-date prescription glasses to be sent to third world countries where volunteer doctors examine and fit people with these donated glasses.
Berdan Plumbing	Have your faucets and toilets checked for leaks since they can waste massive amounts of water evry day.
Braun & Borth Sanitation	They are a free collection site for fluorescent bulbs from 12-1:30 on May 22.
Brown County REA	They are a free collection site for household hazardous wastes from 11-1 on June 10.