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We, BilJax, Inc. endeavor to make a positive impact on the environment by implementing responsible practices for the conservation of energy and natural resources and the reduction of waste. We commit ourselves to the adoption of cost neutral or cost-saving measures to prevent pollution and minimize our overall environmental impact. We seek to educate our employees, our customers and our community on environmental responsibility, and to foster an understanding of the importance of making environmentally responsible decisions. We resolve to become a model for environmental stewardship throughout our industry and the world.

Our first contributor of the day: Denton Yoder

Bil-Jax held its first open recycling day on Saturday September 6th.  In spite of a small turnout, we were able to collect 1,142 pounds of recyclables.  Thank you to those who contributed.

The EPA estimates the average American produces 4.4 pounds of garbage every day, 29 pounds a week, or 1,600 pounds per year.

Bil-Jax is holding a company wide recycling day on Saturday September 6th, 2008 from 9a.m. to Noon.  If you have never recycled before, Bil-Jax’s Green Committee challenges you to see how much recyclable material you can keep out of your household trash and ultimately out of our city landfills.  By decreasing household garbage output, you may also see significant savings in garbage bills. You only have a few weeks to start saving your recyclables, so get recycling!

Helpful Hints:

• You do not have to remove plastic lids from containers
• You do need to remove metal caps from glass containers (throw metal caps away)
• Please keep paper and cardboard as clean and dry as possible
• You do not need to remove staples from documents/papers
• Remove newspapers from plastic bags and any rubber banding
• Please empty remaining liquid from bottles and cans
• Give tin/steel food containers a quick rinse (don’t waste too much water doing this)
• You may leave paper labels on food cans
• You can mix all paper-newspaper, magazines, loose paper, etc.  Just place it all together in a box or container.
• If you are worried about sensitive documents, please shred them ahead of time or do not bring them in.  We will take no special measures to protect your information

If you have items you would like to recycle but that are not acceptable for this recycling event, please refer to earth911.org.  This website will help you find local stores, organizations and locations that can further assist you in your recycling efforts. 

You’re Invited……

What:  Bil-Jax Employee, Family & Friends Recycling Day

When:  Sat. Sept. 6th

             From 9am-Noon

Where:  Bil-Jax parking lot by receiving

What to bring:                                      We will NOT accept:

Aluminum cans                                    Large or Small Appliances

Plastic #1and #2                                  Food soiled cardboard/paper

Cardboard                                            Wood

Office Paper                                          Oil/transmission fluid

Newspaper                                            Paint

Magazines                                             Automotive Batteries

Phone Books                                          Tires

Junk Mail                                                Light Bulbs

Tin/Steel Food Cans                            Windows

Glass Bottles and Jars                          Mirrors

Aerosol Cans

Alkaline Batteries

Old Cell Phones

Republished with the permission of The Daily Green.com
Photo Credit: iStockphoto.com

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ARCHBOLD, OH – The Bil-Jax Go Green Committee has released its first report of progress for 2008. The report shows several positive improvements, including a reduction in solid waste and a substantial increase in materials recycled.

In its first month, Bil-Jax employees recycled 3.67 tons of material, according to Go Green Committee member Cari Weidner. “This translates to an energy savings of nearly 12,000 kilowatt hours, and about 30 cubic yards of material kept out of landfills.” Weidner also estimates that the volume of cardboard recycled equates to more than 50 trees. Additionally, paper towel dispensers in all lavatories throughout the plant have been replaced by reusable cloth towels, and hand sanitizer is now widely available to employees as an environmentally friendly alternative to soap and water.

Weidner estimates that the company’s expanded recycling program, a partnership with Defiance, Ohio based Werlor Recycling, will result in a 50-70% reduction in solid waste.

Interested parties can continue monitoring the progress of the Bil-Jax Go Green Committee by visiting www.biljaxgogreen.com or www.biljax.com/gogreen.

One of the most recognized names in the rental industry, Bil-Jax produces frame, system and utility scaffolds, trailer-mounted boom lifts, telescopic lifts, material lifts, log splitters, drywall equipment, event staging and seating. Bil-Jax maintains a reputation for quality products, innovative manufacturing processes and outstanding customer service, setting itself apart from industry competitors.

Bil-Jax Go Green received front page coverage on KHL.com. CLICK HERE for the original story from KHL Group.

Bil-Jax Go Green received coverage in the most recent edition of the Rental Pulse newsletter. CLICK HERE for the story on Rental Pulse.

Bil-Jax Go Green received front page coverage on Vertikal.net. CLICK HERE for the original story from Vertikal.