Granum Inc. / Choice Organic Teas Wins Environmental Award
Granum, Inc., manufacturer of Choice Organic Teas, was a recent recipient of a Waste Prevention and Recycling Award for their sustainable business practices. The award was presented by Resource Venture, a partner of the City of Seattle's Public Utilities and the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 17, 2005 -- Granum, Inc., maker of Choice Organic
Teas, was honored at the 4th annual BEST Awards (Businesses for an
Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow) ceremony on June 9th. The awards ceremony,
hosted by Resource Venture, a partner of the City of Seattle’s Public Utilities
and the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, recognized and celebrated the
sustainable measures applied by businesses in the Greater Seattle area. Granum,
Inc. / Choice Organic Teas was presented with a Waste Prevention & Recycling
Award for their environmental practices. To learn more about the winners’
sustainable actions visit http://www.resourceventure.org/rv/news/in-the-spotlight/index.php
Granum
Inc. received this award because of the many sustainable and socially conscious
practices used in their business applications. They are the manufacturer of
Choice Organic Teas, the number one selling exclusively organic tea line in
North America. Their facility is certified organic, and they offset 100% of
their electricity usage by purchasing wind-generated power. Their tea bags are
made with natural fiber, unbleached filter paper and no PVdC (Polyvinylidene
Chloride). They recycle an estimated 71% of their total waste. “We are honored
to receive this award, and appreciate Resource Venture’s acknowledgement and
highlighting of our operations. We hope that other businesses see Granum, Inc.
as an example and realize that environmental consciousness is smart for
business,” says Blake Rankin, company founder and president.
The
Resource Venture provides free environmental consulting services to Seattle-area
businesses. It helps companies lower their utility costs, obtain rebates, comply
with regulations and receive public recognition, all while protecting the
environment. Since 1990, the Resource Venture has helped thousands of businesses
recycle, use less water, prevent stormwater pollution and build sustainably. It
is a program of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with
Seattle Public Utilities. For more information, contact the Resource Venture at
(206) 389-7304 or e-mail protected from spam bots. You can also visit their web
site, www.resourceventure.org.
Granum, Inc. introduced Choice
Organic Teas in 1989 with three teas from organic Japanese tea gardens. Sixteen
years later, they offer more than seventy varieties of Black, Green, Oolong,
White teas, and herbal infusions, from around the world, available in tea bags
and loose leaf. They strive to produce the highest quality, best tasting teas
that appeal to a wide range of palettes and emphasize their commitment to
sustainable agriculture. Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the
US to Fair Trade Certify all qualifying teas. Choice Organic Teas provides
exceptional tasting teas with an environmental and social conscience. Visit www.choiceorganicteas.com for more information.
Contact Information:
Autumn White
Choice Organic Teas / Granum,
Inc.
(206) 525-0051
www.choiceorganicteas.com
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/6/prweb251747.htm