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The Green Suppliers Network

An Effective Practice

Description

The Green Suppliers Network is a collaborative venture among industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the US Department of Commerce's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Green Suppliers works with all levels of the manufacturing supply chain to improve processes and minimize waste generation. Through on-site Green Supplier reviews, suppliers continuously learn ways to increase energy efficiency, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resources and technologies to eliminate waste. The result - more effective processes and products with higher profits and fewer environmental impacts.

Goal / Mission

The goal of this program is to help suppliers continuously learn ways to save money, optimize resource use, and eliminate waste through on-site technical reviews.

Results / Accomplishments

Environmental outcomes include:
-Energy Conserved (kWh): 64,983,720
-Water Conserved (gal): 8,930,459
-Air Emissions Reduced (lbs): 81,200
-Solid Waste Reduced (lbs): 573,669
-Hazardous Waste Reduced (lbs): 2,700
-Chemical Use Reduced (lbs): 600
-Water Pollution Reduced (lbs): 128,250

Cost savings totaled $17,915,310.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Commerce
Primary Contact
Kristin Pierre
(202) 564-8837
pierre.kristin@epa.gov
Topics
Environmental Health / Air
Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
Organization(s)
US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Commerce
Date of publication
2006
Date of implementation
2001
Location
USA
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Industry
Santa Cruz