OUR COMPANY CAREERS BELL SENSING TECHNOLOGIES CONTACT US UNITED STATES CHANGE COUNTRY PRODUCTS DOWNLOADS SUSTAINABILITY NEWS HomeSustainability Bell's Sustainability Mission Bell works to foster an environment of corporate responsibility in all areas of its business. Through its environmental efforts, product solutions and island conservation practices, Bell strives to create sustainable practices wherever possible. All of this is accomplished in a manner that it will not affect the integrity of its products. Conservation Projects Environmental Awards Sustainable Products "A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise." - Aldo Leopold Conservation Projects Palmyra Atoll Once a World War II naval facility in the Pacific for the U.S. military, Palmyra Atoll today is a National Wildlife Refuge managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Nature Conservancy (TNC) who have joined with Island Conservation to rid the atoll of an estimated 30,000 non-native black rats. Rats, likely introduced during the military occupation, have overpopulated the atoll, destroying the canopy of the rare Pisonia forest, and preventing seabirds from building their nests. A month-long, rat eradication effort in June 2011, included aerial broadcasting of Bell's conservation bait specially formulated to withstand the high humidity level on the atoll, hand and bait station baiting, and crown baiting the forest canopy, is expected to ultimately restore one of the last remaining native coastal strand (Pisonia) forests in the Pacific, thereby protecting hundreds of thousands of nesting seabirds and the rare Coconut Crab, the largest land invertebrate on Earth. South Georgia Island Located in the Antarctic some 1,750 km east of the southern tip of South America, South Georgia Island will be the site of the largest island rat eradication project in the world to date. Undertaken by the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT), the Habitat Restoration Project aims to rid the 150 km-long Antarctic Island of invasive Norway rats. The non-native rats were first introduced to the island by ship from early explorers, whalers and sea hunters and have since been preying on the eggs and chicks of nesting seabirds. Scientists hope to save the native South Georgia pipit from extinction and increase the number of breeding seabirds by millions. Bell Laboratories is working with the SGHT over the next five years as the exclusive rodenticide supplier. Bell specially manufactured brodifacoum pellets to be used as aerial bait to ensure the project's success and return South Georgia to its natural state. < > Environmental Awards WISCONSIN BUSINESS FRIEND OF THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD Given by the Wisconsin Environmental Working Group, the Business Friend of the Environment Awards highlights what Wisconsin companies are doing in the areas of pollution prevention, innovative technology, and environmental stewardship. The goal of this awards program is to demonstrate to state policymakers, businesses and the public that sound environmental practices are good for Wisconsin and its business environment. Winners are selected by an independent judging panel with representatives from industry, the Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Wisconsin-Extension. 2007 Bell Laboratories was honored with the Wisconsin Friend of the Environment Award in Environmental Stewardship for its work in developing a unique bait that successfully eradicated devastating rat populations on Anacapa Island, off the coast of southern California. The prestigious award recognizes companies that set the standard for good environmental citizenship in Wisconsin. 2009 Bell was privileged to be the recipient of the Wisconsin Friend of the Environment Award from the Wisconsin Environmental Working groups in recognition of its environmental innovation efforts. Bell was singled out for its participation in the Aleutian Seabird Restoration Project on Rat Island in Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain. The award acknowledges companies that demonstrate sound environmental practices that are good for Wisconsin's environment and its economy. 2011 - Bell Laboratories was honored recently with the 2011 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment award from the Wisconsin Environmental Working Group for developing a specialized bait used to eradicate invasive rats on the Galápagos Islands. 2011 Bell Laboratories was honored recently with the 2011 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment award from the Wisconsin Environmental Working Group for developing a specialized bait used to eradicate invasive rats on the Galápagos Islands. ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS In keeping with its philosophy of leading the market in technology and innovation, Bell Laboratories, Inc. fully embraces the concepts of environmental responsibility. We have implemented numerous ongoing programs to examine and improve our procedures, systems, material use, and facilities to create not only practices, but also an attitude of environmental and social responsibility. Some examples of Bell's ongoing environmental focus programs: All black bait stations are made with 100% recycled materials. All excess and unused packaging is recycled. All wooden shipping pallets are recycled. We are in the process of implementing high efficiency lighting throughout our office, research, and production areas. Inspections have been conducted with our local power company to audit energy use and find and evaluate areas for implementing improvements. Our packaging supplier, Menasha Packaging, recycles all of its ink and is certified by both the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Most recently, Menasha installed 5 wind turbines that help supply energy to its Neenah, WI facility. All of our corrugated master boxes include 40% recycled content. Sustainable Products DETEX WITH LUMITRACK Detex with Lumitrack is a pesticide-free bait block designed for monitoring activity in schools, food warehouses, healthcare facilities and other sensitive accounts where an IPM or ‘green' approach to pest control is required. Once rodent activity is found and the species is identified, other control devices can then be placed for a targeted response. Detex with Lumitrack can be used as a monitoring tool indoors and outdoors. TRAPPER MAX FREE Trapper Max Free is our pesticide-free, hypoallergenic, and scent-free glue card. With its scent-free formulation, this trap is ideal for use in schools, offices, and other locations where allergens and odors may be a concern. The glue card has been tested to ensure maximum holding power. It can be used flat or folded to keep dust and debris from interfering. The card stock used for the Trapper Max Free is SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified. TERAD3 AG Terad3 Ag was developed specifically for rodent control in the rapidly growing organic production market. Vitamin D3, the only bait rodenticide active ingredient included on the National Organic Program (NOP) list, kills anticoagulant-resistant rats and mice, yet has a low risk of secondary poisoning. It also poses a low risk of toxicity to birds. Terad3 Ag is the first and only rodenticide registered by the EPA ‘For Organic Production' and therefore can be used in facilities or accounts that store or process organic materials. It can be used in agriculture facilities, food processing and warehousing. Terad3 Ag can be used indoors and outdoors. Bell Labs CONTACT US CAREERS SOCIAL JOIN OUR MAILING LIST JOIN NOW Copyright ©2002-2021 Bell Labs. Home Terms & Conditions Site Map Privacy Policy CA Transparency in Supply Chains Act