Waste Management
All aspects of VT’s production processes are evaluated in order to keep waste at a minimum. In all of our facilities we collect paper, cardboard, metal, and plastic strapping, wood pallets, the plastic used in packaging, and plastic barrels for recycling. 147 tons of materials were recycled in 2011 alone at our corporate facility in Holstein, Iowa.
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Energy Management
VT has made many upgrades in energy efficiency including high-efficiency T5 fluorescent lights that replaced metal halide lamps, helping all of our facilities reduce consumption. Our Bryan, Texas plant reduced its energy consumption by over 50% and was presented the “Energy Saver” award from the Department of Energy (DOE).
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Emissions Management
Reducing hazardous emissions from our production processes is a top priority at VT. Our largest manufacturing facility in Holstein, Iowa, complies with the emissions requirements of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, operating with VOCs and HAPs of 30% and 4%. Per unit produced, our HAPs have been reduced by 87%.
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Safety Management
Valuing the safety of our employees above all else, VT is committed to operating with zero accidents or injuries. This focus has enabled us to reduce recordable incidents by 51% companywide since 2006, outpacing the average incident rate of wood product manufacturers at last reporting. Several of our facilities have also achieved World-Class Safety.
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