Environmental Performance:

The principles of ISO14001 were adopted once the first six months of turmoil had settled. It was introduced in a stepwise fashion to ensure the organization was not overwhelmed. Evidence of progress was seen in the hazardous waste (RCRA) output. We were able to drop to a quarter of the original amount which meant a corresponding improvement in production yields. An example of change in perspective was the identification of each waste stream with its own SKU number and tracking all movement within the ERP system. This simple action gave a whole new meaning to waste – handling it like a raw material or finished product.

Raw materials transformed into useful product rather than waste is certainly a simple formula for success – benefiting both the planet and the bottom-line.