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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.
- • As part of its Zero Waste program Knoll increased overall diversion of waste from landfill from 79.58% in 2009 to 88.55% in 2010.
- • In 2010 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. The East Greenville, Grand Rapids and Muskegon facilities recycled printer cartridges.
- • Knoll facilities also recycled 80 pounds of batteries and 3.27 tons of glass in 2010.
- • In 2010 the Grand Rapids plant diverted all waste except metal (which was recycled) to the City of Grand Rapids’ waste-to-energy facility, keeping 2,786.50 tons of waste out of landfill.
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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