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142 / 143efforts & affiliationsSince our business is all about enjoying the outdoors, it’s nosecret that we love and respect the environment. That’s whywe make every possible effort to minimize our footprint aswe manufacture quality shade structures. In addition to ourefforts to conserve energy in our factory, we have a streamlinedprocess for recycling plastics, aluminum, steel, paper andcardboard. We understand that what we do today ultimatelyaffects tomorrow, and we never forget that fact.In addition to our conservation and recycling efforts, TUUCI andits employees support many environmental causes, includingThe Coastal Conservation Association, The Sierra Club, TheFriends of Biscayne Bay Association, The Miami Museumof Science, The Kampong Botanical Garden, David FairchildBotanical Gardens, and The Coral Gables Garden Club.Our company touches six continents and employs people fromover 20 countries. As a result, we understand how small ourplanet really is and how important social and environmentalresponsibility is for all of us. TUUCI is conscious of ourenvironmental footprint and we continue to develop sustainableand renewable business practices which will ensure a positivecontribution to the health of our planet for generations to come.Our love of the natural environment and our community directseverything that we do. Our mission in shade design connectsour passions for sustainable and enjoyable lifestyles the worldover.TUUCI also supports dozens of non-profit communityorganizations. A few of these organizations are: Adopt-a-Classroom, Best Buddies, Habitat for Humanity, The AmericanRed Cross, Friends Forever Rescue, NEWH South Florida, TheCoral Gables Youth Center, Beaux Arts, and a number of religiousand educational institutions.