Posted September 29, 2015

 

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. – American & Efird (A&E) announced that it has achieved 100 percent zero waste to landfill in each of its United States manufacturing facilities, as well as its two corporate office buildings.

 

This significant environmental achievement is just the latest sustainability milestone, supporting A&E's global Eco*Driven® initiative.

 

"We are very proud of our U.S. manufacturing operations,” A&E CEO Fred Jackson said. “This achievement is the result of the hard work, commitment and dedication of our company leadership and our employees. We are committed to the principle that practicing sustainability and corporate social responsibility is the right thing to do."

 

A&E, a manufacturer of thread and technical textiles, has followed Eco*Driven® principles since their inception of the program in 1990.

 

"We started our environmental journey with a well-designed and organized company initiative of sustainability," said John Eapen, vice president of Environmental, Health and Safety/Sustainability. "Reaching 100 percent zero waste to landfill is a great milestone and is just one example of the many things we are doing as a company in our longstanding commitment to protecting our environment, from water conservation efforts, to state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facilities, to reducing our overall global carbon footprint.

 

"Existing landfills are full and will continue costing companies more and more,” Eapen continued. “By eliminating our landfill waste, we are not only being socially responsible, but fiscally responsible as well."

 

A&E said it continues to abide by its pledge to create a better world through responsible corporate actions, environmentally protective efforts and numerous contributions to the communities in which it operates. Its Eco*Driven® sustainability principles continue to be lauded by many brands and retailers around the globe, frequently using A&E as an example of how industries should view and implement environmental standards in their own business practices.

 

Source: American & Efird