Protecting the environment is of great concern to Charleston Gas Light, and we are proud to be a leader in our industry with our participation in the U.S. Green Building Council, which promotes energy conservation, recycling and reuse whenever possible.

Our lanterns are handcrafted here in the USA where we can closely maintain our high standard of craftsmanship and materials, and all our scrap copper is collected and recycled.

We encourage the use of gas safety igniters and photo cell technology to conserve fuel in our gas lanterns, and the use of CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) in our electric lanterns to conserve electricity. Our lanterns are shipped using recyclable corrugated packaging.

We are also a member of the International Dark-Sky Association, an organization dedicated to preserving the nighttime environment through quality outdoor lighting. We will continue to conserve our natural resources whenever possible and to be environmentally responsible business owners.

Simple Ways to Go Greener
Here are a few EASY things we can each do to save our natural resources and help protect our envronment.

• Turn off the water when brushing your teeth.
• Use eco-friendly cleaning products instead of harsh chemical products.
• Replace your incandescent light bulbs with CFLs (compact flourescent bulbs) – and recycle them when they finally expire vs. putting them in the trash.
• Turn off lights when leaving a room.
• Participate in your community's recycling program and strive to keep your "landfill" trash to a minimum.
• Opt for reusable fabric grocery bags to carry your groceries home to reduce the need for plastic bags.
• Before you buy a product, think about how you will dispose of its packaging. Choose products with recyclable packaging whenever possible.
• Drink tap water (or filtered water) instead of buying bottled water. If you DO buy bottled water, recycle all water bottles and don't put them in the trash.
• Compost organic matter (if possible) and grow a garden of fresh vegetables or herbs.
• Plant a tree.

For more ideas on building and living "green," visit these links:

Green Living Ideas

US Green Building Council

International Dark Sky Association

Keep America Beautiful