Six Firestone Complete Auto Care stores in the Phoenix area have been certified as “green shops” through the Automotive Service Association (ASA).
Five other Firestone stores in the Tucson area have been recertified under the program.
The certification effort is part of Arizona’s voluntary Green Business Automotive Program, administered in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
“Our locations are important members of their communities and are committed to making a difference,” said Dick Clark, Western Zone vice president of Bridgestone Retail Operations. “By supporting environmental initiatives, our team members serve not only their customers, but also their communities and the families within them.”
The ASA classifies an automotive service provider as a "green shop" if it meets qualifications in two major areas: pollution prevention and resource conservation. According to the ASA program guidelines, green shops go beyond the government environmental regulations all automotive repair facilities must meet “and take additional measures to protect the environment, save resources and keep Arizona clean.”
Auto shops must accumulate at least 300 points on a scorecard created by ADEQ’s Pollution Prevention Program in categories such as cleaning and degreasing, energy conservation, and waste reduction. The specific criteria include using low-hazard solvents, recycling fluids, including oil, using energy-efficient lighting and other green office equipment, reducing paper use, and conserving water.
