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Green Minded

We offer recycling services; we're working on our Bay Area Green Business certification; we were one of the first businesses on the Peninsula to install Solar (we also sold it briefly!); we carry low VOC paint and eco-friendly brands and bring in environmentally sound products as often as we can.

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ACE Really Is Green

We were one of the first businesses on the Peninsula to go solar. Our store is powered by solar panels. We have a strong recycling program and, of course, use fluorescent lighting throughout the store.

Living Green

At ACE Hardware, “living green” is more than just a catchphrase. We work hard to put into place systems and programs that are environmentally friendly as we run our business, in addition to stocking and selling products that will help you live green.

What We Do For The Environment

As a local retailer, we have a strong commitment to Palo Alto. As such, we have partnered with the City of Palo Alto's green initiative program and are a “PaloAltoGreen Program” supporter. For more information about this program, you can go to the City of Palo Alto's PaloAltoGreen Program ...

Earth Friendly

These are just some of the earth friendly products we carry:Biodegradable trash bagsLess toxic garden suppliesSolar clothes dryers (okay, that’s a clothesline and clothespins!)Compact fluorescent light bulbsBosch® tankless water heaters (by special order)Solar attic fansBattery chargers and...

Reusable Tote Bags

We encourage you to buy and use reusable tote bags. When you buy something in our store, every bag that you bring in means one less plastic or paper bag going home with you. And every time you bring your own bag, we donate a nickel to Palo Alto public schools. We like to think globall...