Logan Voss
Sustainable production is an important goal for factories looking to lessen their carbon footprint. Additionally, it’s clear how environmentally friendly methods improve companies’ bottom lines by increasing their efficiency and helping them use materials wisely. To learn more about how to make your factory more eco-friendly, read our guide below.
Set up a Task Force
First, you’ll need to dedicate a team to this mission. Establishing a council or task force illustrates the ultimate longevity of your eco-friendly measures. This task force can first determine how much energy and materials you currently consume. This helps you establish a baseline for your consumption to measure your progress against later.
Reuse or Recycle Materials
You can also take your existing production and search for ways to save materials. It may be possible to incinerate your waste for energy or recycle it. Additionally, you can buy already-recycled products to use for your products’ manufacturing and packaging. This also cuts down on your carbon footprint as long as you adapt your operation accordingly.
Invest in the Right Technology
Another way to make your factory more eco-friendly is to equip your facility with the right machines and technology. If you have old machines, it may be time to update to more energy-efficient models or look to update your existing hardware.
Otherwise, being creative with implementing other fixes helps. Another facet of a factory’s eco-friendliness is the degree of noise pollution it emits during operation. Consider purchasing industrial silencers to limit noise created by exhaust gas and protect workers and the surrounding area.
Buy Local Materials
Buying materials locally also cuts down on the energy your factory is responsible for. When you find a local source for something you would buy from across the country, you cut down on the distance trucks drive to deliver your materials. Also, you’re able to support a local company.
Create Your Own Clean Energy
Furthermore, you can integrate clean energy sources into your facility. Installing solar power is a large upfront cost, but it’s increasingly affordable and pays you back over time. Other options include wind energy, which can help you supplement your energy consumption with greener sources.
