Green Manufacturing is Lean and Clean

Lean Manufacturing saves thousands of dollars by eliminating waste and reducing costs. Becoming Green, i.e., Lean and Clean, has an even greater impact, both on your company and the environment. 

Implementing energy conservation practices and behavioral changes in your workforce can greatly reduce energy costs while reducing your company's carbon footprint.

Responsible waste management can further reduce costs and impact the environment by making recycling an integral part of your manufacturing process.
NJMEP will identify opportunities and recommend actions to begin the green, 'Clean' transition that will result in further reducing waste and lower production costs.

 

Lean Eliminates:	Clean Contributes:
Defects Overproduction Waste Non-Utilized People Transportation Inventory Motion Extra Processing	Nature-Friendly Substitutes Optimized Material and Energy Efficiency Waste Elimination Air/Water Emission Reductions Solid/Hazardous Waste Reduction Toxic Material Reduction or Substitution Efficient Packaging

Source: Green Suppliers Network.


Green Manufacturing and Your Customer

Green, Lean and Clean can position you as a valuable supplier to your customers.  Recently released studies indicate buyers are rewarding companies who are environmentally responsible. In turn, they are punishing companies negatively contribute to the environment. Products can still maintain their quality using green manufacturing techniques. In fact, due to greater awareness, companies going green are beginning to see its positive, making green a smart choice.
The expenditures, associated with developing new products and processes to meet the changing market, may be used to apply for R&D tax credits.

Green Manufacturing with NJMEP Makes Sense

Green manufacturing is new for many companies.  Working with NJMEP to implement green manufacturing provides access to information, concepts, best practices and ideas that companies working with other MEP centers have adapted going green. 

NJMEP has implemented environmental regulatory compliance projects and other green manufacturing strategies that include:

• Environmental Management Systems
• Energy Efficiency
• Waste Reduction
• Material Selection (change from previous)
• Recycling
• Worker Safety

The experience NJMEP brings to the table for implementing green makes it the ideal change agent for this important endeavor.

Whether you want to conserve energy, source green materials or develop a  responsible waste management plan NJMEP can help. Click here to learn about our Green Generalist course or to contact us, or call (973) 998-9801.