
Earth Month at Our Center
April is Earth Month at Eastland Mall! Go green with us and support our Nonprofit of the Month, Wesselman Woods. Learn about eco-focused programs happening at our center's retailers and check out ways to lower your carbon footprint. Find out more about our national Earth Month partner organization, One Tree Planted and more.

Visit, Volunteer & Enjoy Wesselman Woods
Wesselman Woods is Eastland Mall's Nonprofit of the Month for April. Wesselman Woods is the largest virgin, old growth forest within the city limits in the United States. Wesselman Woods is literally the back yard of Eastland Mall.
Join their FREE Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 19
10AM to 2PM
Learn more at WesselmanWoods.org.

About Our Partner, One Tree Planted
Let's Lower Our Carbon Footprint Together
What's a carbon footprint?
We all emit greenhouse gases through our actions: through the products we manufacture, buy, or consume; through our everyday transportation, or through our energy use. All those emissions add up to our carbon footprint because they contain a lot of the element carbon (like in the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide). But all that carbon going into landfills and up into the atmosphere isn't too good for the environment. So it's a great idea to work together to make the world a greener place!
Join us in taking steps to reduce our impact on the planet. Here are some ideas to consider:
- Installing low-flow water fixtures
- Switching to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs
- Charging your devices overnight when grid usage is lower
- Composting food scraps
- Recycling clothes at participating stores
- Collecting rainwater for gardening
- Carpooling
Green Looks Good On You
Many of your favorite shops and eateries here at our center are making a difference through sustainability initiatives, eco-friendly products, recycling programs and more. Explore some of their efforts below:
Shops
Aeropostale
Shop the Aero Impact collection of ultra-comfortable jeans, tees, and more responsibly made with organic cotton, recycled cotton, and/or recycled polyester from plastic bottles.
https://www.aeropostale.com/aero-impact.html
American Eagle Outfitters – One Tree Planted Supporter
Shop the Real Good label, including 95% of AE jeans, and know that these products are the most sustainable items in the AEO collection and are manufactured in compliance with AEO’s Water Leadership Program. Recycle your old jeans in store at AE and get $10 toward a new pair (plus earn 2x points) – for Real Rewards members!
https://bluejeansgogreen.org/recycle-denim/#retailer
https://www.aeo-inc.com/sustainability/
Bath & Body Works
Named to Newsweek list of America’s Greenest Companies for their commitment to being good stewards of the environment, pledging to focus efforts on sustainable practices for the planet and future generations. Shop their new foaming hand soap refills packaged in recyclable paper cartons. Just one example of their efforts to move away from plastic.
https://www.bbwinc.com/media/newsroom/3bl-bath-body-works-named-one-of-americas-greenest-companies-by-newsweek-2023-10-04-150500
https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/c/hand-soaps-sanitizers/hand-soap-refills?srsltid=AfmBOorESRk3R1p6_-6oKL98GemjxqUd-b3qbc4IA5p7fr1YG4zfMa-r
carter’s
The carter’s LITTLE PLANET® brand uses primarily Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton and recycled packaging, and is made for growing little ones. Recycle non-donatable clothing through KIDCYCLE and earn carter’s Rewarding Moments points.
https://www.carters.com/corporate-social-responsibility-product.html
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/carters
Foot Locker
A retail partner of Soles4Souls, a non-profit, distributes new and used shoes to those in need. Look for periodic donation drives to keep shoes out of landfills and do good simultaneously! In store, look for sustainable options from adidas and Nike.
https://investors.footlocker-inc.com/esg/sustainability
(Note: available at participating stores only. Check with store regarding participation)
GameStop
GameStop’s trade-in program turns your electronics & games into cash or credit. Items include iPhones, Smartphones, Tablets, Wearables, Headphones, Consoles, Video Games, and Controllers. Items are tested for functionality, repaired, restored, cleaned, and disinfected before being sold.
https://www.gamestop.com/trade/
Helzberg Jewelers
Meet rêve, a truly groundbreaking lab grown diamond that prioritizes sustainability. French for “dream,” rêve is the first-ever collection of certified sustainable lab grown diamond engagement rings and wedding bands. When you purchase an exquisite piece from the radiant rêve collection, you’re not only gaining one of the best man-made diamonds on the market, you’re also changing the world.
https://www.helzberg.com/blog/engagement-and-bridal/guide-to-reve-sustainable-jewelry.html#:~:text=At%20Helzberg%20Diamonds%2C%20not%20only%20do%20we,that%20last%20for%20generations%2C%20but%20we%20also
Hollister
The future of fashion is circular when you clean out your closet and earn a 10% Hollister credit through their partnership with ThredUp.
https://www.thredup.com/cleanout/hollister
JCPenney
JCPenney is committed to reporting environmental standards across all operations and supply chains. For 17 consecutive years, JCPenney has been awarded ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for sustained excellence.
https://companyblog.jcpnewsroom.com/corporateresponsibility/environment-sustainability/
Journeys/Journeys Kidz
Journeys recently switched to 100% recycled shopping bags and is part of an energy procurement program to reduce overall energy use.
https://genesco.gcs-web.com/ourbrands
Lids
Lids' parent company, Fanatics, Inc., is committed to being a zero-waste company by 2030 and are proud members of both Better Cotton and Textile Exchange.
https://www.fanaticsinc.com/environmental-sustainability
maurices
Shop jeans and joggers made with Repreve® made with recycled fibers, like the edgely jeans and many m jeans® by mourices ™ that use 7 recycled water bottle or more in every pair!
https://www.maurices.com/social-responsibility/environmental-responsibility?ab=company-responsibility:section02:pillar:environmentalresponsibility
Old Navy
100% of all denim uses water-saving techniques that has saved over 2 billion liters of water saved since 2019! 78% of plastic bags have been eliminated and replaced with appear or other reusable alternative. .https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/info.do?cid=1160383#sustainability
Pandora
Pandora uses only recycled silver and gold in its jewelry and uses 100% renewable energy across their own operations. Pandora has also been named a top sustainable company by TIME and Statista’s Top 100 List and Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the World.
https://pandoragroup.com/sustainability/strategy/sustainability-highlights
PINK
We know you love cotton (and PINK does, too), which is why they directly sourced over a third of their cotton from four family farms in the United States. This direct-source partnership allows them to ensure our cotton is grown responsibly—from the fields of Alabama to your top drawer. In select locations, bring in your old bras, of any condition, to be donated or recycled.
https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/vsinsider/brand-values/victorias-secret-cotton-journey
Sephora
Shop the Sephora Collection, offers the best in beauty without compromise. The formulas exceed some of the strictest international safety regulations; the design and manufacturing teams are constantly looking for ways to innovate by reducing unnecessary packaging and incorporating more sustainable materials. As a result of this eco-designed approach in 2022, globally 60% of Sephora collection products contains post-consumer recycled content, bio-sourced plastic, Forest Stewardship Council Certified cartons or is recyclable.
Recycle your beauty empties by dropping them in the Pact bin in participating stores.
https://www.inside-sephora.com/en/commitments/sustainability
https://www.sephora.com/beauty/pact-collective-recycling-program
Sunglass Hut
Shop sustainable styles from Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Tory Burch, Costa, Michael Kors, and Ray-Ban! Each brand has sunglasses that feature materials like plant-based BiO-Matter®, bio-acetate, and/or bio-based lenses. Extend the life of your sunglasses with complimentary in-store repair services.
https://www.sunglasshut.com/us/sunglasses/sustainable-sunglasses
Torrid
Torrid strives to source renewable recyclable, recycled, and alternative materials. Torrid is partnering with ThredUp to reduce our impact on the planet by extending the life of clothing! Clean out your closet and send your gently used clothes and accessories to ThredUp to earn Torrid credit.
https://investors.torrid.com/Sustainability-Report/default.aspx
Victoria’s Secret
We know you love cotton (and Victoria’s Secret does, too), which is why they directly sourced over a third of their cotton from four family farms in the United States. This direct-source partnership allows them to ensure our cotton is grown responsibly—from the fields of Alabama to your top drawer. In select locations, bring in your old bras, of any condition, to be donated or recycled.
https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/vsinsider/brand-values/victorias-secret-cotton-journey
Yankee Candle
Keep those used candle containers out of the landfill when you upcycle, recycle curbside (where available), or recycle for free through TerraCycle and earn rewards!
https://www.yankeecandle.com/terracycle.html
Dining
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse
Sustainability starts with the food chain. BJ’s works with their suppliers to strive for an environment that is consistent with the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC).
https://www1.bjsrestaurants.com/marketing-pages/about-us/sustainability
Dunkin Donuts
The Dunkin’ Drive-To Sustainability Program initiative is aims to serve 100% Responsibly Sourced Coffee by 2025. Dunkin’ U.S. restaurants replaced the polystyrene cup with a new double-walled paper cup made with paperboard certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard.
https://impact.inspirebrands.com/sustainability/
Chick-Fil-A
Chick-fil-A restaurants show care for the planet is by engaging in composting programs, which divert food waste from landfills that otherwise would contribute to the generation of harmful methane. These efforts support the Chick-fil-A, Inc. corporate social responsibility goal to divert more than 25 million pounds of restaurant food waste from landfills by 2025.
https://www.chick-fil-a.com/press-room/5-ways-operators-and-team-members-care-for-the-planet
Starbucks
New, more sustainable Starbucks cold cups are made with up to 20 percent less plastic.
The tall, grande, venti and trenta cups, will keep more than 13.5 million pounds of plastic from landfills each year. Plan to drink your coffee in the café? Ask for a non-disposable cup! https://about.starbucks.com/stories/2024/new-more-sustainable-starbucks-cold-cups-are-made-with-up-to-20-percent-less-plastic/