Sustainable Innovation

We recognize our corporate responsibility to the environment and are committed to continuous improvement.

 

EcoVadis Silver Rating 2022

After being awarded the Bronze EcoVadis medal in 2021, we have worked to improve our EcoVadis Sustainability Rating and achieved a Silver EcoVadis medal in 2022. This medal demonstrates N.E.W. Plastics continued mission toward enhanced sustainability and social responsibility.

EcoVadis is a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. The rating system was based on scores within four major categories: environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

N.E.W. Plastics continues to make improvements to its sustainability performance. We were able to improve our score compared to last year’s rating, and we plan to continue to make improvements in the future.

 
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N.E.W. Plastics Environmental Statement

N.E.W. Plastics Corp. is committed to achieving the highest standards of environmental performance and recognizes its corporate responsibility to the environment. We review our policies and procedures regularly to improve our performance and quality. All team members are made aware of the companies’ values and strategies towards the environment.

We aim to:

  • Minimize the consumption of natural resources and energy, while consuming material goods in moderation

  • Reduce the creation of waste by the adoption of improved operating practices and by the recycling of materials whenever practical

  • Ensure all waste is disposed of in a safe and responsible manner

To achieve our aim we will:

  • Ensure environmental risks are properly identified, prioritized and managed in an appropriate and timely way

  • Establish sound environmental management policies and promote best practice

  • Set objectives and targets to ensure that all team members are clear on their individual and team goals

  • Commit to continuous improvement

  • Recognize compliance with relevant environmental legislation as a minimum level of performance

  • Educate and train team members in environmental issues and the environmental effects of their activities

  • All team members are positively encouraged to contribute to the success of the company and always have the opportunity to express their ideas for any improvement in any aspect of the environment.

Recycling

We have established a recycling program in order to increase the sustainability of our production process. Scrap metal, used batteries, used oil, and used oil filters are collected and recycled of appropriately. Post-consumer materials are utilized wherever possible. Multiple programs with our customers and vendors are in place to recycle and/or re-use materials such as packaging, pallets, and scrap material from their end process.

Minimizing Waste

Minimizing our production waste is crucial for reducing the amount of waste in landfills and protecting our environment. We have preventative maintenance programs and efficient inventory controls in place to prevent overproduction. Scraps are either reused in the blow molding process or sent over to our RENEW Plastics division for reuse. Any material that is deemed unusable for our process is ground and sold for resale rather than being thrown out.

Reducing Energy

We are dedicated to improving our energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption as much as possible. We use up to date, energy efficient technology and equipment. Energy sources are properly shutdown when equipment is not in use. A closed-looped water system is utilized to save water and energy. We use upgraded air compressors with adjustable motors in order to control fan speeds, optimize energy, and reuse our compressed air for heating the plant.