Supplier Relationships. Taylor identifies environmentally responsible opportunities with its vendors and suppliers and creates business partnerships with suppliers who implement environmental policies of their own.
Solvent Recycling. Taylor utilizes solvent recycling units that allow press cleaning solvents to be reused. One Taylor company reduced its solvent purchases by 42% and reduced solvent waste by over 3,000 gallons per year, while another reduced its hazardous waste generation by 50%.
Ink Mixing & Dispensing Systems. Many Taylor companies have implemented ink mixing systems allowing them to use ink in inventory to create custom color mixes, reducing the ink consumption and waste. Many of our commercial printers have also implemented ink dispensing systems to automatically fill presses as needed, resulting in less overfilling and waste.
Non-Recyclables to Fuel Program. Prior to 1995 a program was created to segregate all non-recyclable paper and plastic from the waste stream and convert it to fuel for the local power plant. In 2010, Mankato-based Taylor companies produced 1,479 tons of fuel - enough to provide electricity for over 800 homes. During that same time, Mankato-based Taylor companies recycled over 3,484 tons of paper, plastics, cardboard, metal, foil and electronics. Similar recycling programs are in place at Taylor facilities across the country.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Always a Better Way. As one of our core values, employees are continually finding new ways to ensure that our business operations reduce waste and tread lightly on the environment.
Lean and Six Sigma Processes. Taylor is continually seeking efficiencies and savings in the manufacturing areas.
In addition to organization-wide efforts, employees have developed innovative company programs and groups that are focused on integrating sustainability into the work we do every day.