Organization: Goodwill Manufacturing Inc
Mission: Goodwill provides training, employment, and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence.
Activities: Goodwill Manufacturing operations, including commercial laundry services, electronic recycling and document destruction create employment opportunities for local residents, many with disabilities or disadvantages. Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. is proud of our commitment to preserving the environment. There are many ways that Goodwill is green, from recycling and upcycling efforts to the use of green principles in our facilities. Goodwill Manufacturing works to create a positive environmental impact, prevent pollution, and meet applicable legal and organizational requirements. We work closely with environmental and safety groups as needed, including site audits of Goodwill operations. Laundry Goodwill operates a commercial laundry on the northwest side of Milwaukee which holds accreditation from the Health Care Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC). In 2019, Goodwill Manufacturings laundry operation processed over 13 million pounds of laundry and provided onsite linen services to local healthcare providers. The laundry operation provides work opportunities and skill development for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages/ other barriers to employment. Goodwill E-cycle With the rapid pace of technology, the life cycle of electronic components is getting shorter and shorter, creating more e-waste, than ever before. Goodwill E-cycle, our secure electronics recycling business for commercial and residential electronic waste, helps to keep millions of pounds of computer and computer-related components out of landfills. In 2019, Goodwill E-cycle held the following certifications: ISO 14000:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 and R2:2013, which indicates a high-level commitment to the safety and security of the computers, tablets, and other components that are given to us. In 2019, over 4 million pounds of electronics were recycled. Goodwill Datashield Goodwill DataShield is dedicated to secure document destruction for commercial customers. Goodwill DataShield is a member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) and in 2019 shredded and recycled almost 1.9 million pounds of documents.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Employment