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Ecoxera Announced as Sustainability Consultant to Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM)

Ecoxera will assist PRSM in developing member tools, resources, and education on sustainability for retail store operations and maintenance.

Austin, Texas, November 10 - The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) today announced Ecoxera as its sustainability consultant. Together they will develop a robust sustainability program for PRSM members.

There is confusion in the sustainability market place - Ecoxera and PRSM's collaboration will bring clarity and direction for programs and practices that make business sense while helping retailers deliver on environmental commitments. The program will include innovative, revenue-generting tools, education, and resources such as guides, articles, best practice sharing, white papars, and a number of interactive features such as a discussion forum and "Ask the Expert" web feature on sustainability topics.

"We are excited to have Ecoxera on board to help us deliver a more robust program for our members," said Patrcia Dameron, PRSM Executive Director. "Ecoxera's support will be pivotal in meeting our green initiative mission of positioning PRSM as the voice of the retail facility maintenance industry on greening initiatives."

Since the establishment of the green initiative in 2007, PRSM has made great strides in educating members on the benefits of sustainability and greening operations as well as building a foundation for further program development. As part of the initiative, the Green Council was formed to recommend and develop programs in response to member needs.

A survey revealed that members were most interested in topics related to retrofitting stores, energy efficient lighting, waste management & recycling, eco-friendly products and services, and water conservation.

The greening retail landscape continues to be driven by a variety of factors such as code compliance, energy and water use reduction, waste management, and shifting consumer buying behaviors.

"There are many great opportunity in retail for green initiatives," Ecoxera President David DeVos said. "We are thrilled to be working at the forefront of the eco era movement with such a progressive association to deliver green programs for their forward-thinking retailer and vendor members."

About PRSM Association
The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association is comprised of North America's most innovative and reputable retailers and suppliers that need an equally dynamic organization committed to advancing the industry and the careers of those engaged in the retail facilities maintenance profession. PRSM's commitment to its members is to be the industry leader by providing continuing education and information about current events as well as a thriving market place for the industry's best products and services.

For more information visit PRSM.com

About Ecoxera
Ecoxera, based in Austin, Texas, is an innovative team of experienced professionals in the field of sustainability who are driven to help the retail industry implement innovative and sustainable business models. Comprised of LEED® accredited professionals who have developed retail sustainability programs for prominent corporations as well as the United States Green Building Council, Ecoxera has the unique ability to develop effective, integrated green approaches that yield lasting bottom-line results and provide green equity into a retailer's brand. Ecoxera's expertise extends across four main sectors: Building Efficiency & Green Operations, Innovative Design & Construction, Sustainable Products & Supply Chains, and Greentelling™.

For more information visit ecoxera.com

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