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The Knoll 8
1. Protection of the Biosphere
2. Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
3. Waste Reduction and Disposal
4. Conservation
5. Risk Reduction
6. Safe Products and Services
7. Environmental Restoration
8. Informing the Public
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3. Waste Reduction and Disposal
We will reduce, recycle, and where possible, eliminate waste and will dispose of all waste using safe and responsible methods.
We will seek opportunities to reduce waste and recycle process scrap from our operations.
- • In 2007, Knoll facilities recycled virtually 100% of all aluminum and steel scrap generated in manufacturing. In addition, wood, leather and fabric scrap was recycled for beneficial use wherever possible. (For example, our Grand Rapids facility used fabric scraps for packing, reducing the use of paper for this purpose).
- • Knoll facilities also recycled 525 pounds of batteries, one ton of fluorescent lights and 48.01 tons of fiberglass in 2007.
- • In 2007, the Toronto facility continued to reduce waste solvents at its metals plant, keeping 1,400 gallons of solvent out of the waste system.
- • At the Toronto plant, recovery and recycling of paint line wash water saved 528,000 gallons of water per month in 2007.
- • Our Grand Rapids facility recycled cell phones through the YMCA, which used money refunded from manufacturers to fund programs, and through local police departments, which reprogrammed them for 911 access and distributed them to women in shelters.
- • East Greenville, Grand Rapids and Muskegon facilities recycled printer cartridges. East Greenville and Grand Rapids recycled through the local Humane Society, which used manufacturer’s refunds to support Adopt-A-Pet programs.
We will dispose of our waste only in well-operated permitted facilities.
- • All Knoll manufacturing facilities adhered to stringent mandates for disposal of waste in approved and monitored facilities.
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