Jeff Groman and Paul Johnson of Classic Cycle.

Congratulations to Jeff Groman and Els Heyne, owners of Classic Cycle on Bainbridge Island, WA for qualifying as a 5-star EnviroStars business! The EnviroStars program recognizes businesses for reducing and properly managing their hazardous waste.

Environmental stewardship is important to Classic Cycle. The shop uses less toxic products such as Pedro’s Oranj Peelz degreaser and CHAINJ sustainable lube.

“I’ve Been using CHAINj now for a few months instead of T9” reports chief mechanic and bicycle Guru Paul Johnson. “The bikes are quieter and running more smoothly when they come back into the shop. And, the rash I was getting on my hands has stopped.”

Classic Cycle also reduces solid waste by recycling all of their paper, cardboard, glass bottles, and aluminum cans. Used inner tubes are brought to nearby Seattle where Alchemy Goods turns them into bags and wallets. Used bike chains are sent to Oregon where they are brought back to life as picture frames and wall clocks.
 
Customers can always learn more ways to reduce waste as they maintain their bicycles in repair classes offered at Classic Cycle.
 
Classic Cycle is located in the heart of downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island. They can be found at 740 Winslow Way East or on the web at: www.classiccycleus.com.
 

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