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Environmental Policy
Ardron-Mackie Limited is
committed to limiting the impact of our operations on the
environment. Our commitment is realized through continued
reduction of waste generated by our operations and by creating
and manufacturing environmentally responsible products.
Environmental Programs &
Resources
Waste Reduction and
Recycling
• Aluminum waste - 100%
collected and recycled
• Aluminum inputs are comprised 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
generation 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
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