Wheel & Sprocket

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Wheel & Sprocket is thrilled to be the May Changemaker especially as the season of summer opens up time in people's schedules to explore the roads in and around Park Ridge.

Cycling plays such a huge role in any green initiative! Running errands or commuting by bike in the warmer months can be an easy way to reduce trips by car which means less gas consumption, lower emissions, and reduced traffic congestion. Biking is great for the environment and mental and physical health, and we're here to support that whether it's a new bike, repair, or getting the gear you need to ride enjoyably.

As far as sustainability within our operation:

• We go through a lot of cardboard in the summer as new bikes ship in large cardboard boxes with lots of packaging. We are diligent about recycling and compacting those boxes.
• We participate in EcoShip as a drop off location, so folks can drop off their packaging materials here at the shop to be recycled!
• We participate in Call2Recycle, a nationwide program that allows folks to drop off spent batteries at the shop for safe recycling.  With the popularity of electric bikes growing in recent years, more and more lithium ion batteries are hitting landfills which has detrimental environmental impacts.

Enjoy Your Ride!

—David Fletcher (he/him), General Manager- Oak Park, Park Ridge