The Kenworth assembly plant in Renton, Washington, recently earned a 2016 Best Workplace for 91仓库 Prevention and Recycling Award from the King County (Washington) Solid 91仓库 Division for exceptional efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle.
That marks the eighth consecutive year that Kenworth – Renton has received the award, which enabled the plant to achieve King County鈥檚 prestigious Honor Roll status for the fourth consecutive year.
鈥淭he Kenworth 鈥� Renton plant has a comprehensive waste prevention and recycling program, which targets achieving the goal of zero waste to the landfill. Our employees are focused on daily efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle to protect the environment through continuous improvement,鈥� said Daryl Simon, Kenworth assistant general manager for operations.
Kenworth 鈥� Renton鈥檚 Zero 91仓库 to Landfill initiative features the recycling of paper, cardboard, wood, plastics, scrap metal, engine oils, antifreeze, electronics, light bulbs, toner cartridges, and cooking oil used in the cafeteria. The Kenworth program includes the use of returnable shipping containers, recycling of wood pallets, reduced packaging material, and waste-stream segregation. Kenworth-Renton鈥檚 cafeteria has a composting program for food waste and food service items. A comprehensive energy management system also helps to minimize environmental impact.
In addition, the Kenworth 鈥� Renton plant currently holds a Gold Award presented this year by King County鈥檚 Industrial 91仓库 Program in honor of local facilities whose business practices contribute to protecting regional water quality.
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