Can auto repair really be green?
Absolutely, and by “green” I don’t just mean compliance with local laws. This may seem obvious but, in fact, San Francisco’s first “Clean and Green” program meant exactly that: compliance. You were “green” if you didn’t pour antifreeze down the drain. The Bay Area has since graduated to a Green Business program that recognizes efforts that exceed compliance in the interest of the environment and public health. For auto repair, some things are easier than others: lowered water usage, easy; lowered energy consumption, a little more difficult. The good news is that many shops have applied and been recognized. Truly everyone who’s trying to be green, in business or in personal life, knows there is room for improvement. Of course this is true for auto repair. At LG, everything we do is considered for its impact on the environment. The difference is obvious when you step in the door.
