Environmentally Responsible Manufacturing & Waste Reduction
ENPAC uses both virgin and regrind material in making its rigid products. Its net actual scrap is less than 2%. This scrap is sold back to the manufacturer and then recycled. All scrap plastic is sifted to remove all metal and non-recycling materials. This material is then reviewed for any small parts that could be re-used (e.g. nuts, bolts, etc). A convection oven using air and natural gas is used to create parts, reducing the energy costs required for manufacturing. The cooling cycle uses city water and air to cool the molds parts reducing the amount of water required. No chemicals are added in the heating or cooling process therefore the wastewater treatment is minimal or not needed.
Environmentally Responsible Waste Disposal
ENPAC separates its waste between metal and non-metal. ENPAC uses a qualified waste recycling company who separates biodegradable material from non-biodegradable materials. The non-biodegradable material is used as a fuel source to dispose of other materials. Aluminum cans are sorted and are recycled at a local recycling center, and all steel scrap is sold to a metal recycler.
Environmentally Responsible Packaging
Most of the ENPAC product line requires minimal packaging needs. Products are engineered to reduce fuel, packaging and transportation costs by use of nesting (products partially inside of each other) and stacking. Larger parts are filled with smaller items when shipped to better utilize cargo space which results in fewer truck or container loads. This helps to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. Cardboard and shrink wrapping are used to keep the finished products clean. Incoming raw material boxes are recycled and used whenever possible for finished products. Heat treated pallets are used for all international shipments when required.
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