Ever wonder how Vital Plan products end up on your doorstep in such a reliable and cost-efficient manner? We are proud to feature our fulfillment partner, Riley Life Logistics. Named Wells Fargo Green Plus Small Business of the Year, this company makes it their mission to do business in an environmentally responsible way.
Riley Life sets themselves apart from other logistics companies by steering day to day operations in a green direction. RLL was the 4th company in the US to be awarded Green Plus Certification – a recognition of advanced sustainability practices across the metrics of people, planet, and performance. They have won an entire list of prestigious awards including:
- NC’s Sustainability Award at the 2009 Business Excellence Awards
- North American Sustainable Enterprise Award – Wells Fargo Green Plus Small Business of the Year
- Triangle Business Journal Green Award for Entrepreneurial/Innovative Idea 2009
- Durham Chamber of Commerce award for Excellence in Sustainability
- Sustainable North Carolina 2009 Entrepreneurship Award
Their green initiatives, such as only using 100% recyclable packing materials and utilizing battery (rather than gas) powered forklifts, are also very cost efficient. This allows RLL to offer extremely competitive prices that we can pass along to our customers. Our shipping rate of $4.90 is the cost of shipping 1 item – and there is no extra shipping charge applied to any additional items that you add to that order. Even better, if you pool your items together and place an order that is over $100 we will ship it for FREE!
"We don’t want to treat clients, employees, and neighbors well; we want to positively impact and inspire.” – Chris Bingham, founder RLL
Although all logistics companies have the same ultimate goal of delivering goods, the details of operation are what make Riley Life shine. The Vital Plan is so pleased to be partnered with a local company whose mission not only includes servicing the needs of their clients but also servicing the needs of the greater good. And as if they aren’t doing enough already, RLL looks beyond just reducing their carbon footprint by involving themselves in the community, working with organizations like the Salvation Army, Durham Rescue Mission, and Nourish International. Their entire executive staff engages in monthly community service activities; their employees are asked to attend as well (they’re paid for their time!).
"Without passion, we would not be able to service the needs of our clients, nor would we be the "Rock Stars of Order Fulfillment." -Chris Bingham, founder RLL
We can’t help but think that the corporate world would be a better place if more businesses were as inspiring as Riley Life. So the next time you open your Vital Plan shipment, we hope you will remember the responsible effort that got it to your doorstep. Be inspired by Riley Life to do good in your own community and take measures to reduce your carbon footprint.
Learn more about Riley Life at their website www.rileylife.com
