A.R.E. encourages your participation. Some of the ways we involve the retail environments community:

A.R.E. Events

Sustainable sessions at A.R.E. events engage retailers, designers, and suppliers. In addition to presentations with Q&A, some events—such as Convention for members and an upcoming GlobalShop luncheon for retailers and designers—include roundtable discussions.
Attend an event
Attend a webinar
Volunteer to speak

Green 100

Designers and suppliers whose companies are current members may join this Green 100 forum to post Ask the Experts questions online, post and reply to sustainable discussion topics online, receive updates on A.R.E. activities, provide input via surveys and email requests, and respond to calls for information, interviews, task force volunteers, and other needs.
Join the Green 100 (current members only)
Join A.R.E.

Retail Environments Network on LinkedIn

While not focused on sustainability, this online network allows retailers and others to post and respond to discussion topics online.
Join the network

Case Studies

Members are invited to share information on their green projects and best practices.
Share your project info
Share a best practice
Find a member with green expertise

Compliance Information

The Compliance section of this web section provides information, when available, on how you can influence lawmakers and regulators.
Comment on EPA Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood
Tell us how the industry can influence another compliance issue

LEED Matching

This service, initiated in response to member requests, helps members who are studying for LEED Professional Accreditation find volunteer mentors. Mentors are encouraged to allow the member to attend an eco-charette as well as offer telephone consulting.
Find a mentor (members and retailers only)
Volunteer as a mentor (members and retailers only)

Defining Sustainable Retail Environments

A.R.E.’s Sustainable Retail Environments: Product Guidelines and Operational Best Practices, addressing what makes retail environments sustainable, is under development. Members will be invited to comment on the draft in January 2009.

Green Executive Committee

This group of dedicated members directs A.R.E. sustainability initiatives via monthly conference calls, online discussion, and individual research and reporting. The committee represents a cross-section of A.R.E. members, including fixture and display providers, designers, and materials suppliers.
Join an A.R.E. committee (members only)

Media Outreach

A.R.E. helps members gain media exposure while helping journalists find experts for interviews and articles.
Volunteer to write for Retail Environments or other publications
Volunteer to share your expertise with the media
Find an expert for your article or program