Friedman's Home Improvement was among sixteen businesses honored recently by the Sonoma County Business Environmental Alliance with a 2009 "Best Practices" award.  Friedman's was nominated for this award by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce.  Among Friedman's many accomplishments:

• In 2008, Friedman's diverted an estimated 600 tons of waste from landfills and earned $22,754 for recycled materials. To achieve this same profit, the company would have to sell almost $1.138 million in goods.
• Replaced all florescent tube lighting to ultra-low 28 watt T-8 lamps, saving $700/month and $8,400 annually.
• Remodeled the Sonoma store using smart design and energy-efficient technologies to eliminate the need for a HVAC system.
• Saved an estimated $6,050 annually by purchasing a hybrid vehicle with better gas mileage.
• Installed Bioswale at Sonoma store to filter rainwater runoff and reduce runoff pollution. 
• Certified Sonoma Green Business & Business Environmental Alliance Partner.
• Learn more about Friedman's Greener Choice Program