Waste Reduction and Recycling

• Aluminum waste – 100% collected and recycled

• Aluminum inputs are compromised of 25% recycled

• materials from an environmentally responsible supply chain

• Steel waste – 100% collected and recycled

• No metals are put in garbage collection

• Scrap cardboard is recycled

• Office papers are recycled

• Minimal allowance for garbage bins and pick ups – generally one bin collection per month is all that is generated

• Scrap management – scrap is managed through internal process to reduce the generations of scrap through Product Design and Process Improvements

• Collection and recycling of all scrap is outsourced

• Design for the Environment – Environmental responsibility is always considered within the entire product design process

• Project based consulting always recommends the most energy efficient solution for achieving client objectives

• Supply chain management and assessments include suppliers environmental responsibility commitment.

• Fixture designs incorporate longer service life aluminum housings which are more durable and resists corrosion – and are recyclable at end of life.

• Powder coating is used as a standard finishing process resulting in reduced emissions and 100% recycling of generated waste

• Fixtures incorporate inherent efficiencies of reflector design

• Recyclable light sources from environmentally responsible suppliers are used whenever possible (Energy Star, Dimming Ballasts, ‘DALI’ advanced control ballasts etc.)

• Newer, more efficient light sources and gear are incorporated into our products as soon as they are available.

Hazardous Materials

• Near zero generation of hazardous waste – assurance of proper management including collection and disposal

•  Compliance with company and legal requirements for disposal

• Outsourced collection and disposal with verified contractor