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Menards, a privately held company, is the third-largest home improvement chain in the
· Implementing highly successful CFL recycling programs in
· Increasing the selection of ENERGY STAR qualified products in a variety of categories, including adding a new line of appliances and an additional CFL aisle in all stores.
· Developing ENERGY STAR In-Home Training materials for more than 400 staff members using the program, and incorporating dozens of vendor demonstrations into training operations at new store openings.
· Featuring ENERGY STAR messaging in broadcast advertising, including 14 30-second radio spots and 29 television ads, as well as 52 weekly store announcements and in-store signage.
· Maintaining a strong ENERGY STAR presence on the Menards Web page that features multiple ENERGY STAR links, including the ENERGY STAR Pledge, linked directly from the company's main page. Menards is a top retail pledge driver achieving more than 16 million in carbon reductions through customer pledges.
· Prominently featuring ENERGY STAR at grand opening events, where ENERGY STAR games and activities extended the importance of energy efficiency to children and their families.