RJ Logistics – Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives
At RJ Logistics, we believe that responsible logistics goes beyond moving freight—it means making intentional efforts to create a better, greener world. Our team is committed to contributing to environmental sustainability through meaningful partnerships, responsible practices, and community involvement.
Below is an outline of our ongoing initiatives that reflect our dedication to a more eco-conscious operation:
Partnership with Johnson Nature Center
As an official sponsor of the Friends of Johnson Nature Center, we support ecological conservation, outdoor education, and the protection of native Michigan ecosystems.
- Annual Contributions: RJ Logistics contributes $2,500+ annually to support Johnson Nature Center’s programs and facility improvements.
- Community Engagement: We attend and promote their annual fundraising gala, helping raise awareness for nature education and preservation.
- Impact Focus: Supporting hands-on environmental education for children and fostering respect for nature within our local community.
Electronics Recycling with PCs for People
Instead of sending old tech to landfills, we donate all used office electronics to PCs for People, a certified e-waste recycler and nonprofit.
- What We Donate: Laptops, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, and related equipment.
- Purpose: Donated technology is refurbished and distributed to families in underserved communities, students in need, and nonprofits.
- Next Drop-Off Date: Scheduled for April 21, 2025
This partnership not only prevents electronic waste, but also bridges the digital divide for under-resourced communities.
Food Redistribution with Forgotten Harvest
We regularly volunteer with Forgotten Harvest, an organization that rescues surplus food and redistributes it to families in need.
- Mission Alignment: Supports food sustainability by preventing waste and reducing the environmental impact of food disposal.
- Our Involvement: RJ Logistics team members volunteer on-site to help sort and distribute over 144,000 lbs of food daily.
- Next Volunteer Day: April 14, 2025
In-Office Sustainability Practices
To further reduce our environmental impact internally, RJ Logistics enforces several ongoing green practices within our offices:
- Waste Reduction:
- Use of ceramic dishware and metal utensils only—no plastic or paper disposables.
- Energy Conservation:
- Strict lights-off and power-down policy after hours. All workstations, monitors, and devices are turned off at close of day.
- Recycling & Awareness:
- Paper and cardboard recycling bins throughout the office.
- Digital-first policy to reduce paper waste, with signage and resources to support going paperless.
Looking Ahead
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to expanding our sustainability efforts across our operations, partnerships, and logistics practices. We believe in using our platform to make a positive environmental and social impact—and we’re proud to be held to a higher standard by the customers and communities we serve.
Our mission is to deliver positive experiences for our shipping partners and the community through actions guided by our core values and principles. That is our mission every day. That is our mission with every shipment.
In addition to expedited services, we are experts in cross-border shipping and truckload and flatbed freight.
Schedule a call with RJ Logistics to learn how we can serve all your shipping needs from our headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, and facilities in Laredo, Texas, and Indianapolis.
