World Environment Day and How HandCraft Linen Goes Green Daily
Did you know that June 5th is World Environment Day? World Environment Day was founded by the United Nations in 1972 to help raise awareness of environmental issues that affect us on a global scale.
This year’s theme is reducing air pollution, and it’s an issue we take seriously here at HandCraft. Air pollution comes from various sources that spew out harmful chemicals like nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and more. Around 7 million people each year die from air pollution.
With statistics like that, HandCraft Linen knows how important it is to maintain a healthy environment. That’s why we support World Environment Day and take steps to be as environmentally responsible as possible.
Green Initiatives
Here at HandCraft Linen, our goal is to preserve natural resources and not overuse them. We seek alternatives through our use of the latest technologies. We believe that investing in greener policies helps invest in the future of our planet.
Here are a few ways we reduce our carbon footprint:
Minimizing Waste
We do our best to minimize waste in a variety of ways. We use less than half a gallon of water per pound of linen washed! By doing so, we save more than 100 million gallons of water each year!
Additionally, many of our linens are designed to be laundered in lower water temperatures – increasing the usable life of these items. This not only decreases waste, but saves energy as well. It’s a win-win!
Recycling
We implement recycling practices in many aspects of our operations. We reclaim heat from our waste water and broiler discharge to warm incoming water for the wash process.
Plus, we recycle more than 250,000 pounds of plastic linen bags annually and more than 275,000 pounds of worn-out linen annually. We use a lot of plastic and linen in our business, so we do our best to recycle them for future use.
Efficiency
We agree with the United Nations that air pollution is a huge problem that needs to be addressed and reduced. That’s why we use high-efficiency, low Nitrogen Oxide boilers to provide steam for our operations.
We reduce our use of harmful chemicals by using detergents that are phosphate-free. We also use low-temperature oxygen bleach.
Additionally, our delivery vehicle fleet is modified to ensure fuel efficiency and use DEF to decrease emissions. Here at HandCraft Linen, we know we can satisfy customers with quality delivery services without harming the environment in the process.
HandCraft Linen is Ready to Celebrate World Environment Day with Our Customers!
We believe in World Environment Day, and will continue to implement green policies in all aspects of our operations. From minimizing waste to recycling and becoming as efficient as possible, you can trust us to handle your healthcare linen and uniform needs professionally and responsibly.
For more information on World Environment Day, we recommend checking out the official website and spreading the news to your friends, family, and employees. Everyone can make a difference!
To learn more about our green policies and how we can help you with our linen and uniform services today, contact us at 804-358-8671.
