Marin Bikes Green Bear Initiative

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Marin is committed to improving sustainability and working with our retail partners to ensure that we do everything we can to minimize the impact we have on our environment. With that, we implemented the Green Bear Initiative and will be giving those dealers that commit to taking a few extra steps, an icon in our dealer locator.

Green Bear Initiative

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As part of our Green Bear initiative and in partnership with our dealers, we are working to ensure that the packaging used to ship new bikes to shops is disposed of in the most environmentally-friendly manner. This includes recycling and reusing materials as much as possible.

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Certified Marin "Green Bear" dealers are committed to using eco-friendly bike cleaners and lubricants in their service bays, and using green/renewable energy programs when available from their local utility providers.

Recyclable packaging & reuse

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We are proud to be part of the Cycling Industry's Sustainable Packaging Commitment and proud that Marin was one of the first companies to sign the pledge. All our packaging will be reusable and recyclable by 2025. Learn more here.

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We're proud to be a launch partner with Call2Recycle and PeopleForBikes' industry-wide, voluntary ebike battery recycling program, to make sure that all electric bicycle batteries end up properly recycled and out of landfills. Learn more about this important program.

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We ship our bikes in bulk to minimize waste and maximize the number of bikes shipped per container for efficiency, as well as ensuring that our bikes are well protected in transit. Because having to replace a damaged frame uses more resources, materials and shipping. We are also working on an initiative to further reduce the amount of plastics used. Packaging for our new parts and accessories line utilizes fully recyclable cardboard instead of plastic bags.

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Marin’s offices reuse shipping cartons and packaging material such as padding and zip ties to help keep usable items out of the waste stream. Order small parts or apparel from Marin, and the items will likely not arrive in new packaging.

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Our bikes are inherently durable, designed to provide long-lasting enjoyment, and are generally made of fully recyclable materials, such as aluminum and steel.

Carbon offsets & green energy

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Where possible, please offset your shop’s carbon emissions. There are many great plans and programs, and we encourage you to work with one that you believe in.

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Marin employees who travel to the office via pedal power, public transportation, or carpooling are rewarded with commuter credits.

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Green energy options are available from most utilities, and its a great way to help ensure that the energy used is from more sustainable sources.

Trail maintenance & local initiatives

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Support and promote local initiatives that promote sustainability. Encourage shop staff to commute by bike or use public transportation when possible. Buy local.

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Organize at least one “Tidy Trails” cleanup day per year. Please contact your sales rep at Marin for support.

Ethical sourcing

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Our modern factory has been independently verified and vetted by third parties, and is a safe workplace that pays competitive local wages and upholds human and labor rights.