Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. FIND A DISTRIBUTOR SEARCH Home » Blog » Blog » Whelen’s Sustainability Efforts WHELEN Posted on April 22nd, 2021 Whelen’s Sustainability Efforts In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, take a look at some of the ways Whelen is working to create a healthier planet. This Earth Day, we wanted to highlight the efforts that we take to be as green as possible. Whelen embraces and practices environmental sustainability every day at our manufacturing plants. We recognize the importance of taking care of the environment and we find any way we can to make sure we are helping, not hurting our planet. Whelen’s sustainability journey has been driven by bold aspirations and a comprehensive approach. Sustainability is and always will be a priority for Whelen. Our passion for green practices at our facilities is driven by the belief that how we treat our planet directly impacts our future. Here are three sustainability initiatives we practice each day: A Bright Idea Solar panels are used at both our facilities, and we utilize motion sensors to minimize any wasted electricity. Fun Fact! Our 323 kW solar panels result in a 1/4 load reduction at our CT plant. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Alongside traditional plastic and cardboard recycling, we recycle over 1 million pounds per year of optic-grade polycarbonate – either from defects or scraps. We also recycle our scrap metal! Some other unique things we reuse around the plant include: Our hard coat overspray we use on products Internal packing material Winter parking lot sand Warm Up to Sustainability Our entire New Hampshire facility is heated by woodchips, helping to minimize our global footprint. We take all our access wood shavings from logging and turn them into heat, allowing us to use ZERO oil tanks. Specifically, we heat 563,441 square feet of manufacturing space with processed wood chips, 2,091 ton of wood chips burned, reducing carbon emissions by 2,173 ton in the 2019-20 heating season. We’re continuously identifying new ways we can make a positive impact on our planet. All the work we do aims to improve environmental health, not just for our customers, suppliers, and employees, but also for our broader global community. We are optimistic about the future and look forward to continuing to positively impact our environment. Happy Earth Day! RELATED POSTS August 24th, 2021 PFE 2021 RECAP We want to thank everyone who was able to stop by Whelen’s booth while we were at PFE 2021. Over August 6th, 2021 FDIC 2021 RECAP As FDIC 2021 wraps up, we wanted to thank everyone who was able to stop by our booth while we were there. Over the [...] June 30th, 2021 TECH OVERVIEW | GETTING TO KNOW OUR CONTROL SYSTEMS Whelen has been engineering control systems since 1993 and continues to revolutionize the market with each improvement. From simple on/off capabilities to our new [...] Home Vehicle Outfitter Terms of Use Privacy Policy About Our Blog Regulatory Contact Us Careers All Products Blue Division Red Division Amber Division Whelen Aerospace Technologies Stay in touch with us for the latest product news © 2020 Whelen. All rights reserved Website designed by Lounge Lizard