Sustainability

AT BERK INTERNATIONAL, OUR FOCUS IS LOWERING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. EVERY DAY, WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE MANUFACTURING SUSTAINABILITY, THEREBY PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT.

We have implemented multiple recycling and energy-efficient programs that are now practiced on a daily basis.

Energy-Efficiency

Energy-Efficiency

  • ➤ Installation of low voltage, energy-efficient LED lighting in the manufacturing and warehouse operations.
  • ➤ Motion sensor lights in less used spaces.
  • ➤ Variable speed drives to increase efficiency.
  • ➤ High speed converting and packaging equipment resulting in more production and less working hours – two ten hour shifts instead of three eight hours shifts.
  • ➤ New roof system reducing heat costs.
Recycling Program / Land Fill Free

Recycling Program / Land Fill Free

  • ➤ Office waste is recycled.
  • ➤ Plastic, cardboard, metal, aluminum, tissue, toweling are baled and recycled.
  • ➤ Recycle bins are located throughout the warehouse for employee use.
Sustainable Practices

Sustainable Practices

  • ➤ Recycled film is used for poly wrapping.
  • ➤ 100% recycled material is used for all cardboard boxes.
  • ➤ 100% recycled content is used in most tissue and towel products.
  • ➤ Paperless office is practiced to the highest extent possible.
  • ➤ Recycled office paper products are purchased.
  • ➤ Green cleaners are used wherever possible.
  • ➤ Lubricants certified by USDA Bio-Preferred Program are used wherever possible.
Waste Reduction

Waste Reduction

  • ➤ All converting waste has been reduced to the absolute minimums and is recycled and not land filled wherever possible
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